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HF54 LWO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

240,723 mi
Last recorded240,723 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 LWO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 240,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 235,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 228,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 212,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 212,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 195,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 195,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 178,762 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 178,762 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,115 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 172,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Sun vizor clip missing, but vizor secures out of driver's view.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 167,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 154,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sun visior fixing broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sun visior fixing broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,068 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 119,847 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 119,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2012 102,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,010 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,010 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 63,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,760 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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HF54 LWO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF54 LWO, 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 HF54 LWO registered?

HF54 LWO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2004.

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