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SB54 FDM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 FDM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,088 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever travel excessive.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

parking brake reserve travel should be reduced

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,184 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

parking brake reserve travel should be reduced

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,925 miles

Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding slightly

fuel filter corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,925 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding slightly

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,425 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing due to binding wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,908 miles

Nearside front wing mirror delaminated but still provides adequate view to rear

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wing mirror delaminated but still provides adequate view to rear

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,908 miles

Nearside front wing mirror delaminated but still provides adequate view to rear

Offside front wing mirror delaminated but still provides adequate view to rear

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front discs slighty worn

Fail 29 Dec 2010 47,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs slighty worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,232 miles

both consol bushes starting to leak and weeken

Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,254 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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SB54 FDM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB54 FDM, 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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SB54 FDM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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