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SC54 GCY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,036 mi
Last recorded81,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 GCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,036 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,415 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,352 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded, exhaust has minor leak at front flexi.

small coolant leak at radiator.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 61,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure mounting bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. direction wrong (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail/screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

o\s\r tyre has wear to inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded, exhaust has minor leak at front flexi.

small coolant leak at radiator.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve from front pipe to mid section corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight top mounting (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight top mounting (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,252 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 55,047 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

epc light illumunated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,432 miles

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 29 Nov 2011 38,214 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

n/s/f tyre edges 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre edges 2mm.

o/s/r tyre edges 2 & 3mm.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

n/s/f tyre edges 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre edges 2mm.

o/s/r tyre edges 2 & 3mm.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,558 miles

2x consol bushes starting to split

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,712 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,867 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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SC54 GCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC54 GCY, 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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SC54 GCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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