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LX54 AKO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,014 mi
Last recorded171,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 AKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 171,014 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear 2 outer end of the bumper slightly insecure

engine under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 171,014 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear 2 outer end of the bumper slightly insecure

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall ,badly worn inner edge close to limit

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at clip end inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

atten rear silen cer heat shield

Fail 28 Sep 2018 160,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall ,badly worn inner edge close to limit

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at clip end inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

atten rear silen cer heat shield

Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

atten headlamp lenses

Fail 19 Sep 2017 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

atten headlamp lenses

Pass 28 Sep 2016 137,694 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

atten headlamp lenes

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

atten headlamp lenes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,810 miles

OSF steering arm has small amout of free play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 111,810 miles

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

OSF steering arm has small amout of free play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f mirror cover slight damage /repaired

Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f mirror cover slight damage /repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside door mirror housing is damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,200 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside door mirror housing is damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,099 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,248 miles

Offside front tyre Perished

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,221 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre Perished

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,548 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,868 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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LX54 AKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LX54 AKO, 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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LX54 AKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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