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SK54 LPZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 105,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts,rear seat back folded down and large package in boot

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,595 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind/tightness in both front and offside rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

both sides front suspension arms, rear compliance bushes fitted out of alignment

exhaust downpipe corroded @ centre silencer joint area

front wipers worn and noisy in operation

nearside front brake disc backing plate corroded, split and scuffing on disc

Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,754 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front headlamps glazed- no projected beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind/tightness in both front and offside rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

both sides front suspension arms, rear compliance bushes fitted out of alignment

exhaust downpipe corroded @ centre silencer joint area

front wipers worn and noisy in operation

nearside front brake disc backing plate corroded, split and scuffing on disc

Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,732 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,732 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,828 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is scrubbed and getting close to wear marks. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is scrubbed and getting close to wear marks. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper torn

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,626 miles

front brake disc lipped and slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slight perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracking

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,239 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 44,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,736 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing in edges

Fail 9 Dec 2008 26,736 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing in edges

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,759 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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SK54 LPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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