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HW54 EAJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,527 mi
Last recorded101,527 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 101,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,199 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 97,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,026 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,439 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam image ok at present

nearside door mirror casing damaged

nearside main beam image deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light lense damaged, recommend replace

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, recommend replace

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,319 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam image ok at present

nearside door mirror casing damaged

nearside main beam image deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light lense damaged, recommend replace

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, recommend replace

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,317 miles

both rear tyre slight wear on inside edges

offside rear light lense damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside doors and sill panels slightly dented

nearside rear footbrake performance slightly lower than offside

recommend check steering track

Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside doors and sill panels slightly dented

nearside rear footbrake performance slightly lower than offside

recommend check steering track

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,038 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,936 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 32,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,962 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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HW54 EAJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW54 EAJ, 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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HW54 EAJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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