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SA54 UZJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,238 mi
Last recorded166,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 UZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 166,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt IN BOTH SIDES NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST SKIN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 166,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt IN BOTH SIDES NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST SKIN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 158,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2MM. also scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3MM. also scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 158,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2MM. also scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3MM. also scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,826 miles

n/s/f headlight lens worn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 148,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f headlight lens worn

Fail 24 Jul 2015 138,408 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f headlamp lens worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 138,408 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f headlamp lens worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 126,779 miles

Edges of both front tyres worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner edges of both rear tyres worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,978 miles

Edge of nearside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,091 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,453 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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 UZJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SA54 UZJ, 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 UZJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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