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PE54 LYP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,120 mi
Last recorded185,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 185,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 178,042 miles

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

o/s/f brake backplate corroded but secure.

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on outside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 178,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 162,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake backplate corroded but secure

Fail 25 Sep 2013 162,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake backplate corroded but secure

Pass 27 Sep 2012 140,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,615 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S rear and O/S rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,775 miles

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber gaiter/buffer deteriorated.

Possible bulge developing on outer wall of n/s front tyre (may be a moulding mark). Benefit of doubt given.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,578 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,970 miles

Damage to outer wall of n/s front tyre not excessive.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,970 miles

Damage to outer wall of n/s front tyre not excessive.

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

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

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 LYP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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