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LY54 EXA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,734 mi
Last recorded182,734 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 EXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 182,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 166,988 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake hoses deteriated,

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats.

front lower wishbone bushes worn ,both sides.

wear to suspension bushes and ball joints.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 166,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake hoses deteriated,

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats.

front lower wishbone bushes worn ,both sides.

wear to suspension bushes and ball joints.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 143,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general wear to suspension components.

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 143,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

general wear to suspension components.

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR SHOCK OBSORBER SHROUD BROKEN , BOTH SIDES.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR SHOCK OBSORBER SHROUD BROKEN , BOTH SIDES.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 107,334 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW

REAR BUMP STOPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH OUTER STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS

STRONG ADVISE:BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 22 Nov 2011 107,188 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW

REAR BUMP STOPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH OUTER STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS

STRONG ADVISE:BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,657 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads not visible through wheel

rear number plate deteriated

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,657 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads not visible through wheel

rear number plate deteriated

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,830 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,152 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 EXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

LY54 EXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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