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ST54 CAE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,461 mi
Last recorded155,461 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 CAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 155,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

electric steering fault light on dash.

engine code light on dash.

near side rear top shock absorber plastic shroud insecure,droped down.

off side front headlamp glass,plastic lense cxover crazed,hazy

Fail 16 Feb 2015 155,461 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

electric steering fault light on dash.

engine code light on dash.

near side rear top shock absorber plastic shroud insecure,droped down.

off side front headlamp glass,plastic lense cxover crazed,hazy

Pass 12 Feb 2014 142,212 miles

n/s/f outer c/v boot slightly perished

o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure on track rod

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from exhaust rear join

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link also upper boot slightly deteriorated

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Feb 2014 142,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

n/s/f outer c/v boot slightly perished

o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure on track rod

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from exhaust rear join

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link also upper boot slightly deteriorated

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,028 miles

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds insecure

engine management light on

indicator stalk worn slightly

n/s/f indicator orange bulb faded slightly

n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

slight misting of oil around o/s of steering rack-outer clip slightly insecure on boot

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds insecure

engine management light on

exhaust centre securing clamps corroded

exhaust middle and rear silencer outer skins corroded

indicator stalk worn slightly

n/s/f indicator orange bulb faded slightly

n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight lubricant leak

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

slight misting of oil around o/s of steering rack-outer clip slightly insecure on boot

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 128,888 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,163 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 89,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 72,926 miles

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Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,666 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,723 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 52,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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ST54 CAE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ST54 CAE, 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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ST54 CAE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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