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SJ54 UPW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,427 mi
Last recorded142,427 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 142,427 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 142,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust flexi section corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 133,368 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,857 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

fuel filter corroded

nearside outer sill corroded (no holes)

oil leak

play in both steering arms

Fail 24 Feb 2016 125,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

fuel filter corroded

nearside outer sill corroded (no holes)

oil leak

play in both steering arms

Pass 8 May 2015 117,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished spliting ON LIMIT

Pass 12 May 2014 108,109 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 96,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 84,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,528 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 81,524 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,017 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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SJ54 UPW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ54 UPW, 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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SJ54 UPW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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