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LY54 DGV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,814 mi
Last recorded189,814 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 189,814 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 189,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 178,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 178,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 166,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,454 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit advise replacment

grease around nearside front inner cv gaitor

movement in nearside front lower arm front bush

non standard suspension and exhaust fitted

rear brake pads worn low

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,820 miles

eml on and coolant light on

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit advise replacment

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit advise replacment

non standard suspension and exhaust fitted

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,997 miles

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

damage to nearside sill

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,373 miles

see advisory sheet 907160451245

Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,373 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

movement in n/s of steeering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,504 miles

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

movement in n/s of steeering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,281 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2007 30,538 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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LY54 DGV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY54 DGV, 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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LY54 DGV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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