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OV54 CLY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,363 mi
Last recorded93,363 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,363 miles

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges also getting close to exposing cords

front brake pads getting low

o/s front strut slightly damp

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 30 Sep 2016 93,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges also getting close to exposing cords

front brake pads getting low

o/s front strut slightly damp

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,624 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

child seats fitted n/s o/s rear

front exhaust flexi deterioating

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low on edges

child seats fitted n/s o/s rear

front exhaust flexi deterioating

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,546 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 67,546 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,188 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,815 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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OV54 CLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV54 CLY, 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 OV54 CLY registered?

OV54 CLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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