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LY54 DHK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,405 mi
Last recorded160,405 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 160,405 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 160,405 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 157,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 152,215 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 152,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear flexy combo (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 145,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 141,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside cv split on end

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,228 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding ./

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding ./

front brake hoses perishing slightly ./

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

backbox corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,324 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,378 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,264 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,258 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,633 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,928 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,433 miles

air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,168 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 DHK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DHK, 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 DHK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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