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LF54 TEO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 TEO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,170 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 78,147 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,618 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 73,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,428 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 62,797 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,571 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 34,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp main beam is not staying on constantly

nearside front tyre outer side wall is perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,665 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,030 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,993 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 31,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,194 miles

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

rear washer inop refit pipe okay

Fail 19 Dec 2008 29,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,508 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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LF54 TEO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LF54 TEO, 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 LF54 TEO registered?

LF54 TEO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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