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SM54 CXA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,602 mi
Last recorded116,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 CXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,235 miles

both front tyres perished and splitting in tread area

both front tyres perished/splitting in tread area

front number plate deteriorated

front numberplate damaged/deteriorated

petrol fill flap wont shut

petrol filler flap does not shut properly

some play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

some play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2015 106,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front tyres perished and splitting in tread area

front number plate deteriorated

petrol filler flap does not shut properly

some play in both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,877 miles

nearside front bumper vent missing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

exhaust rear heatshield loose

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front bumper vent missing

offside front wheel tight to turn

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,261 miles

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,571 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,236 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,999 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,220 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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SM54 CXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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