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MK54 PBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 PBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres low on tread

handbrake travel high

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing broken

slight bind at offside rear wheel and slight low effort noted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,724 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,978 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage noted to offside rear handbrake cable

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre splitting in the tread

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage noted to offside rear handbrake cable

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre splitting in the tread

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,001 miles

E M L light on

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

bind noted at offside rear wheel

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

offside front wiper blade becoming poor

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

E M L light on

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

bind noted at offside rear wheel

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

offside front wiper blade becoming poor

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,829 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 PBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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