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OY54 VVL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,900 mi
Last recorded162,900 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 VVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 162,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear belt has been removed

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2018 141,824 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2017 126,643 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,643 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm balding on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm balding on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,557 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and worn on inner face

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,850 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and worn on inner face

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,347 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

both wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,350 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

self leveling not working on headlamps

Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

self leveling not working on headlamps

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,608 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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OY54 VVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY54 VVL, 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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OY54 VVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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