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HY54 ORV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,067 mi
Last recorded132,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 ORV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 132,067 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box starting t deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends ()

raer exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,255 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends ()

hand brake lever high but not to stop

raer exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2018 114,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges thinning (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 114,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges thinning (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,988 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre 165/70/14 starting to wear on outer edge close to legal limit

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 165/70/14 starting to wear on outer edge close to legal limit

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 98,945 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 98,945 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,449 miles

play in n/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 27 Jul 2015 92,445 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

play in n/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,854 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,244 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 50,244 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,631 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,631 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,040 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

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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HY54 ORV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HY54 ORV, 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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HY54 ORV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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