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SF54 XRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 77,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 75,087 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2017 64,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 64,996 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 54,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 47,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 41,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 37,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 37,365 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 33,295 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror housing broken

Pass 10 May 2012 33,295 miles

Coolant leak

nearside door mirror housing broken

Pass 18 May 2011 29,297 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 29,297 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,484 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,484 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 24,086 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,016 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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SF54 XRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SF54 XRU, 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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SF54 XRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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