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RX54 HBU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,082 mi
Last recorded108,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,082 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

auxiliary drive belt damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,228 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 92,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,401 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,527 miles

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,554 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,084 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,684 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance and o/side disc rusty

rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,684 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance and o/side disc rusty

rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,884 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 27,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RX54 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

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

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