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SK54 LRX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,391 mi
Last recorded156,391 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LRX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 156,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 148,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 141,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,444 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2018 109,227 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front heavily cracked/perished, strongly advise replacement

undertrays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,419 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,625 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,625 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,650 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front lower arm bushes soft

o/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower arm bushes soft

o/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,737 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,737 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s front discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,585 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s & n/s wipers slightly torn at edges

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrision on front brake disc edges

traction control light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,282 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LRX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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