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SL54 YVX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,382 mi
Last recorded214,382 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 214,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 214,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2018 201,552 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2018 201,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 193,420 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 185,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,862 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 107,760 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,914 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,370 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 89,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise n/s/r door inop from inside and outside

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 83,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,755 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 74,769 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 70,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YVX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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