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SA54 CWL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 CWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 145,925 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 145,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

can not open boot

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

slight play on nearside inner rack

Fail 2 Aug 2013 145,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,013 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,038 miles

back box outer skimm corroded

consol bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,026 miles

n\s\r seat belt not tested child seat fltted

Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s\r seat belt not tested child seat fltted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,152 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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SA54 CWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA54 CWL, 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 SA54 CWL registered?

SA54 CWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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