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SP54 TSX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 TSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,032 miles

Both sills corroded but not excessively/holed

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 70,032 miles

Both sills corroded but not excessively/holed

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,787 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

exhaust tail box corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres cracked/perished

exhaust tail box corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,553 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 53,553 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,575 miles

both front brake readings fluctuate but not excessively

both outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 49,575 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front brake readings fluctuate but not excessively

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust leak at middle box sleeve, middle and tailbox outer skins corroded but no exhaust leaks (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp glass faded/cloudy but still meets lighting output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre but no cord exposed

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced only just met output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake sticky

exhaust sleeve clamp snapped no leaks

exhaust system corroded outer skins split but no leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,362 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 39,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

front reg cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

front reg cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,955 miles

back box outer skin split

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

front reg cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Nov 2011 32,477 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,025 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance near limit 24%

front tyres cracked between tread

Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,895 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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