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SM54 BVE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,669 miles

Engine oil level high

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked slightly

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated casing missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,669 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level high

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked slightly

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated casing missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,353 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to sidewall

front flex section and rear silencer deteriorated

handbrake lever cover missing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 60,353 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front flex section and rear silencer deteriorated

handbrake lever cover missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,697 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2016 58,697 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,279 miles

-o/s body damaged-

-rear number plate starting to delaminate-

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

-o/s body damaged-

-rear number plate starting to delaminate-

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,985 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 54,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,480 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,399 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 48,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,908 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 40,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,742 miles

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

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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SM54 BVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SM54 BVE, 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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SM54 BVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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