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PE54 LYG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,396 mi
Last recorded112,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,396 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 109,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,350 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,416 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 102,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 99,219 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,219 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 95,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,258 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 84,524 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 84,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,094 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 78,094 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 72,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,656 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,656 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,167 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 53,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PE54 LYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PE54 LYG, 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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PE54 LYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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