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SP54 GPY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,495 mi
Last recorded110,495 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 GPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp images faint

nearside drop link slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2019 110,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp images faint

nearside drop link slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,330 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Nearside Front Outer C.V. bootis leaking grease

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both head light lenses require attention

Nearside Front Outer C.V. bootis leaking grease

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,813 miles

Both head lights require attention

Offside head light is damaged

Offside stop light requires attention

both sills heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking at hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both head lights require attention

Front and rear suspension has been modified

Offside head light is damaged

Offside stop light requires attention

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,922 miles

advise car fitted with under trays

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,210 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,190 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,850 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r shocker dust cover detached

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,667 miles

rear brake discs are deterioating.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,310 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 GPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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