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RX54 HBF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,318 mi
Last recorded185,318 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 185,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 185,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 175,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 174,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 159,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 150,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,509 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 5 Aug 2014 134,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 124,799 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,799 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 28 Sep 2012 114,816 miles

both front shock misted at top

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,232 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,616 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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RX54 HBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX54 HBF, 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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What year was RX54 HBF registered?

RX54 HBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RX54 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 HBF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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