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SL54 PXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,021 mi
Last recorded119,021 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 PXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,546 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and coming away

Fail 23 Jan 2018 108,254 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint antiroll bar droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' objects on mirror (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,048 miles

Exhaust system corroded (back box)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in off side front inner rack end

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system corroded (back box)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in off side front inner rack end

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,599 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,101 miles

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

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

slight signs of corrosion to coil springs

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,962 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded/pitted

rear section exhaust starting to deterioate

slight bind from both rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,026 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,432 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,972 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,395 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 19,395 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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SL54 PXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL54 PXP, 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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SL54 PXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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