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SL54 WXG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,320 mi
Last recorded223,320 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 223,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 216,704 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 198,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 179,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 155,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 144,151 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,496 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

traction control light

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,419 miles

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

both wiper blades leaving streaks

Fail 3 Oct 2012 87,419 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

both wiper blades leaving streaks

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,224 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 WXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 WXG, 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 WXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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