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PE54 RPX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,053 mi
Last recorded149,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 149,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 149,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,581 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F WHEEL STEEL RIM BUT STILL SAME SAIZ

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,797 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 120,796 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm markers & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cuts to sidewall on inner edge not exposing ply/cords

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 90,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,986 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,902 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre tread and inner wall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,962 miles

n/s rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,722 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,953 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 RPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RPX, 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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What year was PE54 RPX registered?

PE54 RPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is PE54 RPX safe to buy?

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