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SL54 SFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,809 mi
Last recorded177,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 SFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 177,809 miles

Offside Front ball joint has play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 158,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 158,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 131,877 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,531 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,001 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,806 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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SL54 SFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL54 SFZ, 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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What year was SL54 SFZ registered?

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

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