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KX54 VRP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 VRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 129,860 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear windows tinted

Fail 12 May 2014 129,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear windows tinted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,037 miles

o/s/f tyre is 2mm. o/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly worn. under-trays & covers fitted.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 123,037 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre is 2mm. o/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly worn. under-trays & covers fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,126 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 118,126 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 105,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,100 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,499 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,499 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KX54 VRP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KX54 VRP, 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 KX54 VRP registered?

KX54 VRP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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