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PN54 XLC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 XLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,190 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 105,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box getting corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,717 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,586 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,596 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 89,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,585 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 84,585 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,095 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 75,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,495 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 70,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,380 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,269 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

very slight play in steering

Fail 25 Sep 2009 59,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn very close to the legal limit

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

very slight play in steering

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,904 miles

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

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

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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PN54 XLC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN54 XLC, 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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PN54 XLC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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