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MW54 PVE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 PVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,702 miles

n/s wishbone rear bush deterionated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,702 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wishbone rear bush deterionated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,322 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 11,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush no rubber left in bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,079 miles

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn Also Slight Corrosion to Exhaust Back Box

Front Brake Disc's Lipped and Worn Advise Replacement

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

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

Oil Level Low

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn Also Slight Corrosion to Exhaust Back Box

Front Brake Disc's Lipped and Worn Advise Replacement

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

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

Oil Level Low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

POSSIBLE BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM N/S REAR DRUM

Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

POSSIBLE BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM N/S REAR DRUM

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,768 miles

Had to Add 3 LTR'S of Engine Oil to Show Above Minimum on Dip Stick.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,768 miles

Had to Add 3 LTR'S of Engine Oil to Show Above Minimum on Dip Stick.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front indicators starting to turn white

front tyres on or just below 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 7 Jan 2010 55,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,994 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 42,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,156 miles

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

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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MW54 PVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW54 PVE, 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 MW54 PVE registered?

MW54 PVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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