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FY54 SXG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,182 mi
Last recorded146,182 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 146,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 142,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking side off engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,497 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 96,497 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner/edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long hand brake travell

o/s/r hand brake could be better

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box excessively corroded

front brake discs worn on inner faces

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,458 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to limit and worn below limit on both outer edges

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,370 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,019 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 SXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXG, 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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What year was FY54 SXG registered?

FY54 SXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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