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SA54 XXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 XXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

various areas on sill shows corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,799 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion full sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,799 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion full sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,400 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

engine and under-body covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,193 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,794 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 38,794 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,337 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 XXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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