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FY54 KFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,175 mi
Last recorded145,175 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 KFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 145,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 145,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 144,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight mist of oil-sump area

Fail 1 Sep 2020 144,029 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight mist of oil-sump area

Fail 17 Aug 2020 143,954 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Slightly Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 137,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Slightly Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,196 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 119,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filter has sleight leek.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,182 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,663 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FY54 KFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY54 KFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY54 KFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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