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PK54 RTO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,656 mi
Last recorded173,656 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 RTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 173,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 167,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 167,447 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 166,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlights deteriorated

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 165,570 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 165,570 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 160,362 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight brake bind on all brakes but no inbalance

Fail 26 Oct 2017 160,362 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight brake bind on all brakes but no inbalance

Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,711 miles

intercooler holed

Fail 21 Oct 2016 156,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

intercooler holed

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,510 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 148,494 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 146,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 141,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 128,032 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 116,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,296 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift.

offside front fog lamp cracked lense.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,296 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift.

offside front fog lamp cracked lense.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,754 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 87,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,648 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing uinevenly

offside and nearside front anti roll bar collers deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres perished on tread and side walls

offside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,664 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 48,664 miles

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

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)

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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PK54 RTO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PK54 RTO, 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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PK54 RTO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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