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SM54 OYW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,136 mi
Last recorded45,136 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 45,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tail box corroded

offside rear foot & handbrake performance low

Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,324 miles

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

Rear washer jet faulty/broken.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,324 miles

Rear washer jet faulty/broken.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,505 miles

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

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

rear screen wash cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,058 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,087 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 OYW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

SM54 OYW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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The MOT history for SM54 OYW 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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