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SK54 LPL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LPL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,409 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 110,409 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,096 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,096 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,691 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,873 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 53,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,982 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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SK54 LPL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK54 LPL, 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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SK54 LPL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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