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SM54 LWO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,771 mi
Last recorded140,771 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 LWO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019
Fail 4 Aug 2019 139,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 126,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,480 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,190 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,190 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,000 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,135 miles

Dampness along bottom off fuel tank

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,155 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 LWO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

SM54 LWO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is SM54 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 LWO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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