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LY54 DHX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 127,165 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 127,138 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. CAT Missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,492 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 111,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,770 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus nail (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,524 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,257 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,754 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 30,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DHX 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 66.7%.

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 LY54 DHX, 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 LY54 DHX registered?

LY54 DHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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