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SD54 VXA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 VXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,746 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,281 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise front wiper rubbers

Advise o/s front brake weather shield

Advise rear shockabsorber dust covers

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,759 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,759 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,585 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder 185/60x14-82H

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,407 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,169 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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SD54 VXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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