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PK54 RTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 RTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,247 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR, NSF & OSF tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2022 78,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR, NSF & OSF tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,117 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 64,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,129 miles

adv tracking

Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

adv tracking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,931 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 49,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,133 miles

both head light lenses faded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,843 miles

ADV NEAR SIDE FRONT DISC CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,699 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,125 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,607 miles

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 RTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PK54 RTU, 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 PK54 RTU registered?

PK54 RTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is PK54 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK54 RTU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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