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LY54 EXC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 EXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished and is worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,496 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 99,525 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

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

engine coolant level below min

Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

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

engine coolant level below min

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,448 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,797 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre has deep cut to inner wall

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake arm slightly seized

Offside rear tyre heavily perished & starting to wear low

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight bind to nearside front brakes

Slight bind to offside front brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,509 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,146 miles

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

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 EXC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

LY54 EXC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is LY54 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 EXC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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