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PN54 XLF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,311 mi
Last recorded102,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 XLF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 98,124 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF / OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF / OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front sunvisor loose

Pass 4 Jun 2021 96,391 miles

EPC warning light on

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 96,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working ALL STOP LAMPS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EPC warning light on

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,357 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 92,354 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,854 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,210 miles

rear axle bushes poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,210 miles

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)

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and back box parts of exhaust poor condition

front bottom arm rear bushes poor condition

front discs poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,835 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,261 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white

lack of reserve travel on hand brake

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edge

off side rear tyre low

very slight damage to the near side front tyre side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,558 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,472 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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