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KU54 VZV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

258,640 mi
Last recorded258,640 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 VZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 258,640 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 236,149 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 236,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper insecure Both corners of front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure O/s rear of rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper including flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative when battery light illuminates (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery light on

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Centre stop light disconnected

Coil spring corroded Both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant light on

EML on

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 216,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 195,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 173,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 153,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes require service

Pass 22 Mar 2014 135,594 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 120,107 miles

Advise N/S rear brake check, appears handbrake lever maybe stuck.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,820 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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KU54 VZV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KU54 VZV, 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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KU54 VZV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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