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SD54 XER

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

188,599 mi
Last recorded188,599 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 XER
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 188,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 186,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 186,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded, not holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 184,067 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 184,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 181,878 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 179,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension consul bush has been replaced but badly (bush twisted)

Fail 11 Dec 2020 179,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2019 178,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 178,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) REPAIR OR REPLACE MAY BE REQUIRED. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 176,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 172,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 169,395 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 169,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,825 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 164,825 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 155,205 miles

Engine management light on

Front inner discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Slight movement on o/s/f seat

Fail 19 Aug 2014 155,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light on

Front inner discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Slight movement on o/s/f seat

Pass 14 Aug 2013 137,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 115,133 miles

osr brake binding very slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,213 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front o/s & n/s brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 97,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,897 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 XER is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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