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RV54 MVF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,231 miles

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 81,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 75,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,646 miles

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OSF seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,646 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OSF seatbelt slightly slow to retract.

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,128 miles

front disc worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 62,119 miles

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

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

front disc worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,743 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front 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 3 Aug 2013 48,287 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s cv gaitor secured to best. recommend replacement cv gaitor

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 3 Aug 2013 48,287 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s cv gaitor secured to best. recommend replacement cv gaitor

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 42,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,037 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 30,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,899 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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RV54 MVF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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