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RF54 SWY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,938 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps faded

both front lower rear arm bushes are cracked, perished

both rear tyre treads are cracked

corrosion on both sills

exhaust rear heat shield is corroded and loose

front number plate in poor condition

lower covers fitted

power steering rack is weeping oil

Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

power steering rack is weeping oil

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps faded

both front lower rear arm bushes are cracked, perished

both rear tyre treads are cracked

corrosion on both sills

exhaust rear heat shield is corroded and loose

front number plate in poor condition

lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,443 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside outer constant velocity gaiter loose

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2019 115,443 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside outer constant velocity gaiter loose

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

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,320 miles

exhaust corroded

headlight patterns poor

Fail 12 Jul 2018 109,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

headlight patterns poor

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,085 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,715 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,533 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,533 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,922 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,017 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear shock absorbers dust covers down shafts

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,836 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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RF54 SWY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RF54 SWY, 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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RF54 SWY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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