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RX54 SWN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,952 mi
Last recorded113,952 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,952 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear quater panel corroded

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear quater panel corroded

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,628 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2022 101,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,664 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 81,113 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,645 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 49,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 45,430 miles

both headlamp patterns weak.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 1.6mm tread depth[legal limit].

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 45,430 miles

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

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

both headlamp patterns weak.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 1.6mm tread depth[legal limit].

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,342 miles

Both headlamp pattern's weak.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,342 miles

Both headlamp pattern's weak.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre tread depth on minimum limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 31,127 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,903 miles

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,231 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 23,231 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,942 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,451 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 SWN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

RX54 SWN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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