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HK54 XET

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,009 mi
Last recorded158,009 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 XET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 158,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam pattern just visable

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

Offside dip beam pattern just visable

Fail 6 Mar 2019 146,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam pattern just visable

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp dip beam pattern just visable

Offside Rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

Fail 28 Feb 2019 146,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam pattern just visable

Nearside Front wheel is of a steel type

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp dip beam pattern just visable

Offside Rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,548 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 116,686 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,685 miles

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Offside rear seat belt not retracting fully.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,012 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,043 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,189 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HK54 XET is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HK54 XET, 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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HK54 XET is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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