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ML54 ZRE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,465 mi
Last recorded199,465 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ZRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 199,465 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 199,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 189,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 180,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 169,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 159,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Fail 16 Nov 2015 159,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Pass 8 Nov 2014 143,002 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 142,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,485 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,780 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 62,714 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s cv boot starting to perish

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,810 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s cv boot perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,933 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,789 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 ZRE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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