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SB54 OWZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 103,821 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 103,821 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 103,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 101,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2014 93,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,255 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 87,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,648 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,653 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,451 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 33,361 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,342 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 OWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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