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SB54 OWX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 OWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,015 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER AND REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED/FLAKING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP'S N/S O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE'S INNER EDGE N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ARM'S N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM'S REAR BUSH N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 102,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded/holed at entrance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear and noisy in operation (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust silencer and rear silencer outer skin corroded/flaking

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm to zero on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel bearing outer cap missing

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,582 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded/flaking and loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 87,313 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link also with excess play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play rough and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut down to cords on bald inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central and rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded/flaking and loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,090 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,984 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 74,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,997 miles

Rear exhaust skin damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2018 69,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust skin damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,890 miles

osf and nsr tyres worn on edges. rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf and nsr tyres worn on edges. rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2015 48,344 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,180 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,041 miles

rear silencer tailpipe deterioration

Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,715 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,991 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 7,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage not exposing cords

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 OWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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