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HY54 OTA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,216 mi
Last recorded144,216 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 144,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 131,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 123,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 123,919 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 113,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle suspension very low

Fail 2 Jul 2016 113,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle suspension very low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,001 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 99,001 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,825 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

under body plastic covered

Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,625 miles

under body plastic covered

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside park brake efficience low

slight corrosiuon on brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,092 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,642 miles

Footbrake pedal soft.No brake leaks found.May need further attention.

Front brake discs coroded around edges.

Front numberplate cracked and starting to discolour.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

STRONG ADVISE:Rear brake discs coroded around edges and starting to corode on inner and outer faces-advise to replace next service.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,642 miles

Footbrake pedal soft.No brake leaks found.May need further attention.

Front brake discs coroded around edges.

Front numberplate cracked and starting to discolour.

STRONG ADVISE:Rear brake discs coroded around edges and starting to corode on inner and outer faces-advise to replace next service.

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 OTA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OTA, 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 HY54 OTA registered?

HY54 OTA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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