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SK54 LRF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,694 mi
Last recorded63,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 63,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

STRONG ADVISE - DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS MIRROR CASING DAMAGED WITH SHARPE BIT

STRONG ADVISE - DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING

STRONG ADVISE - PLAY IN O/S FRONT DROP LINK LOWER BALL JOINT

STRONG ADVISE - REAR BOX IN PLACES AND TAILPIPE IN POOR CONDITION

bonnet catch dry and corroding ( bit stiff to pull)

brake pipe unions corroded, brake hose ferules corroding

child seat fitted to o/s rear ( partial belt check carried out )

front back plates corroding ( o/s worse and touching disc )

front discs deteriorated, front pad backings corroding, o/s outer pad looks in poor condition

front shocks corroded, front top mounts corroded and front springs have surface corrosion

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and weak

n/s outer cv gaitor perished

o/s rear lamp cluster damaged and cracked ( lens moves on edge )

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

oil level under min ( topped up before test )

oil stains on engine

pipe coming out of exhaust centre silencer cracked around join with slightly blowing , slight blow around cat to front pipe joint, flexi joint deteriorated

rear backplates corroded ( o/s worse)

rear shock corroded in places, rear bumps stops deteriorated and dust covers fallen down

regulator in back of fuel filter corroding

slight play in o/s outer cv joint

slight play in o/s track rod end and gaitor deteriorating, slight play and slight kick in o/s of steering

spare tyre flat

surface corrosion on front seat runners/base mech

surface corrosion on power steering pipework

when driving into workshop noticed n/s cv noisy and knock from o/s front

wipers were on all the time ( couldn't switch off), worked switch and now switch off at present

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,879 miles

Both front wishbones, rear bushes perished and split

Both rear bump stops perished and breaking up

Front brake discs pitted and worn uneven

Offside front brakes, back plate breaking up and rubbing on disc

Offside rear tyre perished and few cuts in tread

Oil leak

Very little reserve in handbrake lever, also alot of freeplay

Fail 4 Nov 2020 62,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Both front wishbones, rear bushes perished and split

Both rear bump stops perished and breaking up

Front brake discs pitted and worn uneven

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front brakes, back plate breaking up and rubbing on disc

Offside rear tyre perished and few cuts in tread

Oil leak

Very little reserve in handbrake lever, also alot of freeplay

Pass 10 May 2019 58,362 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 back plate corrosion

Offside Rear shock top cover loose

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,897 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn slight perishing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn slight perishing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,679 miles

STRONG ADVISE - N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR

front brake hoses perished

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating and weak ( o/s worse)

handbrake abit high and has free play

n/s front tyre perished

n/s headlamp opaque

o/s rear bump stop /dust cover poor condition

o/s rear seat back broken and loose but secures in upright position

o/s rear side light slightly dim

o/s washer poor

slight soot marks and slight blow on cat to front pipe joint

Fail 8 May 2017 49,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STRONG ADVISE - N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR

STRONG ADVISE - O/S TRACK ROD END GAITOR SPLIT ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

front brake hoses perished

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating and weak ( o/s worse)

handbrake abit high and has free play

n/s front tyre perished

n/s headlamp opaque

o/s rear bump stop /dust cover poor condition

o/s rear seat back broken and loose but secures in upright position

o/s rear side light slightly dim

o/s washer poor

slight soot marks and slight blow on cat to front pipe joint

Pass 10 May 2016 46,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,421 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wipers torn

Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,778 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,077 miles

offside wash jet cracked

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 LRF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK54 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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