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SP54 DLU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,814 mi
Last recorded87,814 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both verrry close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 82,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both are inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both very hazy and poor beam patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced dim. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both verrry close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,177 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer outer skin very corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 75,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment little reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear silencer outer skin very corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,255 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps hazy (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 68,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve and clamps loose (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps hazy (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,906 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,906 miles

Horn not working no toot (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released suspect a wrong bulb fitted nearside lower (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel and brake effort close to zero (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,339 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,547 miles

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,537 miles

nearside front and offside front strut top bearings are becoming rough.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,169 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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SP54 DLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP54 DLU, 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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SP54 DLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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