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PO54 CHD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

66,262 mi
Last recorded66,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 CHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 66,262 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,498 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 65,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (front & rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside & Offside rear Axle Bushes slightly deteriorating

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2022 65,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (front & rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside & Offside rear Axle Bushes slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,515 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Axle Bushes showing signs of cracks

Fail 15 Feb 2021 64,514 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked in between grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Flexi Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps slightly discoloured

Nearside & Offside Rear Axle Bushes showing signs of cracks

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,108 miles

Front & Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamp Slightly Discoloured

Fail 5 Feb 2020 64,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front & Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamp Slightly Discoloured

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,477 miles

Front & Rear Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 61,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front & Rear Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,719 miles

Nearside front tyre (outer) wall showing signs of cracks

Fail 9 Jan 2018 55,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,045 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,404 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,938 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,079 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,079 miles

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

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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PO54 CHD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PO54 CHD, 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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PO54 CHD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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