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RV54 MVD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,403 mi
Last recorded103,403 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 MVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and corroding (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front steering rack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 103,360 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated into engine mainfold (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front steering rack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and corroding (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,990 miles

Handbrake has long travel

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

Service due

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,986 miles

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

Engine light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has long travel

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

Service due

Pass 8 Dec 2012 85,445 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,061 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,061 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,176 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 64,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2009 52,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 52,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,457 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 29,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Dec 2007 29,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

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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RV54 MVD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RV54 MVD, 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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RV54 MVD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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