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SM54 CYC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,845 mi
Last recorded160,845 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 160,845 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 154,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,096 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 90,096 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,715 miles

Rear Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,508 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,529 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 37,615 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,210 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,701 miles

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

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 CYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SM54 CYC, 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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What year was SM54 CYC registered?

SM54 CYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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