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SC54 GDA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 GDA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,628 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,179 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,601 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 73,594 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,749 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,077 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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 GDA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDA, 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 SC54 GDA registered?

SC54 GDA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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