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SL54 YRM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,943 mi
Last recorded166,943 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YRM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 166,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 161,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 156,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,446 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

spare wheel well/floor pan corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 151,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 148,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 138,247 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 125,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,246 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 113,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,510 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,867 miles

slight play onsteering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,278 miles

185/60 HR14 - ,Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Both front brake discs worn and rusty

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

185/60 HR14 - ,Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Both front brake discs worn and rusty

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Rear 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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SL54 YRM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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