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PO54 RBU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,356 mi
Last recorded152,356 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 152,356 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces of brake disc on nearside and offside of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front metal power steering main pipe corroded (at chassis leg area) but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract back once belt is pulled out.

Offside Rear seatbelt is slow to retract once belt is pulled out.

slight oil leak at engine sump/gearbox area underneath vehicle.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 152,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joining sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb may not be fitted correctly in headlamp unit. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joining sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces of brake disc on nearside and offside of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front metal power steering main pipe corroded (at chassis leg area) but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract back once belt is pulled out.

Offside Rear seatbelt is slow to retract once belt is pulled out.

Rear silencer box outer metal skin starting to become detached from silencer box.

slight oil leak at engine sump/gearbox area underneath vehicle.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 147,407 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 147,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated properly in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 139,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 139,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 133,281 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 29 Jul 2019 133,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,812 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,452 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,906 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,915 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 70,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,389 miles

N/S/R tyre is out of shape (worn uneven)

Fail 10 May 2013 50,389 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

N/S/R tyre is out of shape (worn uneven)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,211 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,211 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,893 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL, NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,355 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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PO54 RBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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