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PE54 LYU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 135,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,259 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 102,117 miles

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,234 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,789 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

Both rear coil springs are very corroded

Exhaust system has been cut and re-welded having had a part removed

Fail 12 Apr 2014 74,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 69,870 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 69,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,636 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,959 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 48,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LYU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LYU, 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 LYU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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