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SB54 FDN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone's, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone's, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,132 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, advise cleaned/polished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,751 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,151 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,612 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,188 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,337 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 33,535 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,934 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 FDN 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 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 SB54 FDN, 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 SB54 FDN registered?

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

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