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MK54 OZU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,234 mi
Last recorded176,234 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 176,234 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 171,066 miles

Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

both front headlights have weak beam images

eml light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 166,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre part (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 166,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre part (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 162,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 162,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 159,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 159,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

exhust middle and tail boxes rough

Pass 30 Dec 2013 149,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 139,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 128,025 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,689 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 117,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,476 miles

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

cut in n/s/front outer tyre wall.

handbrake travel slightly long.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 99,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cut in n/s/front outer tyre wall.

handbrake travel slightly long.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 81,565 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 81,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s frontfog lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,313 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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MK54 OZU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MK54 OZU, 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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MK54 OZU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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