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ML54 SYC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,606 mi
Last recorded161,606 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 SYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 161,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 149,503 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Fail 8 Oct 2018 149,239 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,359 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Heatshield above rear box insecure

Outer c/v boot splitting & leaking grease at o/s

Fail 2 Oct 2017 142,359 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Heatshield above rear box insecure

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

Outer c/v boot splitting & leaking grease at o/s

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,218 miles

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion on rear coil springs o/s & n/s

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,973 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Damage to n/s front flexi brake hose

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush perishing/cracking

Front tyres o/s & n/s perishing/cracking

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Fail 14 Oct 2015 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Damage to n/s front flexi brake hose

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush perishing/cracking

Front tyres o/s & n/s perishing/cracking

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to brake surfaces

Fail 29 Oct 2014 127,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to brake surfaces

Pass 7 Dec 2013 124,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,097 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

near side front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,289 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 89,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,540 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,324 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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ML54 SYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML54 SYC, 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 ML54 SYC registered?

ML54 SYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is ML54 SYC safe to buy?

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