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SD54 EFT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 EFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 129,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,601 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,594 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,538 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,908 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 113,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,158 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2017 112,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,211 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly misted just met requirements

rear silencer skin deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,999 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly misted just met requirements

rear silencer skin deteriorated slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and catching

Fail 19 Sep 2014 95,941 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and catching

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,696 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,319 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,111 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,111 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,532 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,378 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 36,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 0 & 2mm at edges.

o/s/f windscreen washer jet insert missing.

very slight wear at front suspension consoles.

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,903 miles

both rear tyres worn to 0 & 2mm at edges.

o/s/f windscreen washer jet insert missing.

very slight wear at front suspension consoles.

wiper blade wear indicators visible.

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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SD54 EFT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SD54 EFT, 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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SD54 EFT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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