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SO54 EEP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,669 mi
Last recorded122,669 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 122,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2015 122,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,731 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 114,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 103,139 miles

play in steering rack close to limit

slight grease leak at front driveshaft outer boots

slight knock at front ?

Fail 23 May 2013 103,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

play in steering rack close to limit

slight grease leak at front driveshaft outer boots

slight knock at front ?

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,864 miles

nsf cv boot damaged

nsr tyre close to limit and perished / steel wheel 1856014H

slight play steering rack and suspect track rod ends

suspect play front roll bar mounts

Fail 5 Jun 2012 90,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf cv boot damaged

nsr tyre close to limit and perished / steel wheel 1856014H

slight play steering rack and suspect track rod ends

suspect play front roll bar mounts

Pass 31 May 2011 76,290 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 76,290 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2 nails nsr tyre / nail osr tyre edge 1856014

both front suspension arm bushes seperating and play

front brake discs worn

nsr inner wheel damaged

nsr shock absober damp

play osf roll bar bush / slight play nsf bush

play steering rack

some dents and scratches / damage

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,578 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre rear silencers outer skin badly corroded

play both wishbone bushes & starting to split

play steering rack

some dents scratches / damage

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,598 miles

both front wishbones bushes perished & movement

couple dents scratches, damage at osf

nsf inner wheel rim damaged

nsr tyre speed rating different

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,616 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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SO54 EEP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO54 EEP, 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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SO54 EEP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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