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OV54 VFL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,612 mi
Last recorded81,612 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,613 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,671 miles

front tyres cracked in tread

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

reverse lights inop

Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front tyres cracked in tread

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,343 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,336 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,270 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 75,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi detached (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,654 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud detached.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,985 miles

advise front brake discs worn and brake pads look low

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

advise slight blow on front flexy joint

advise slight oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise engine management light on

advise front brake discs worn and brake pads look low

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

advise slight blow on front flexy joint

advise slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres on 2mm.

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,474 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres on 2mm.

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded.

wiper blades smeary/noisy.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,910 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,469 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,806 miles

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

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 VFL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFL, 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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OV54 VFL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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