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RV54 MVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,032 mi
Last recorded125,032 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 MVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,032 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 125,032 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre getting low

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

Pass 3 May 2014 111,731 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking)

Fail 1 May 2014 111,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,699 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear seat belts slow to return

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

floor pans covered

front brake pads thin

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,707 miles

c.o. close to limit on natural idle

engine light on

floor pans covered

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,706 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

c.o. close to limit on natural idle

engine light on

floor pans covered

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 May 2011 74,850 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 74,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,228 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 49,117 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on in side edge

Fail 9 May 2009 49,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on in side edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,616 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,913 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 MVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige 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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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