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SA54 LNF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 LNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,947 miles

Centre and rear exhaust condition corroded

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills light corrosion.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and not supporting the Protective sleeves in the upper locations from the ingress of dirt/contamination.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight damage on windscreen Nearside .

Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre and rear exhaust condition corroded

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside outer sills light corrosion.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and not supporting the Protective sleeves in the upper locations from the ingress of dirt/contamination.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Slight damage on windscreen Nearside .

Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,090 miles

Nearside Coolant leak Radiator switch area? ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front at front of sill slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and both damper sleeves have dropped away from their fixings

Offside Rear outer sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Scrape across centre area of windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2019 105,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Coolant leak Radiator switch area? ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front at front of sill slightly corroded

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and both damper sleeves have dropped away from their fixings

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

Offside Rear outer sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Scrape across centre area of windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage in the swept area

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,146 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage in the swept area

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,927 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engine light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,750 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 LNF 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 73.7%.

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 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 SA54 LNF, 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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SA54 LNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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