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ST54 OLU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,430 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 138,422 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,323 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,232 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 125,232 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,693 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 119,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,438 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes close to limit - advise investigation

inspection light on

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp beam image and lense poor

oil seepage

outer skin of rear exhaust section is in poor condition

rear wiper split

various body/bumper damage

Pass 17 Jun 2014 112,631 miles

movement in both front lower arm bushes

n/s/f headlamp lens discoloured

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot loose

n/s/f washer jet incomplete[directs wateron screen]

o/s/f outer c/v boot small/tight[sealing/secure]

rear silencer outer skin corroded

service lamp on

various minor body damage

wipers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2014 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

movement in both front lower arm bushes

n/s/f headlamp lens discoloured

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot loose

n/s/f washer jet incomplete[directs wateron screen]

o/s/f outer c/v boot small/tight[sealing/secure]

rear silencer outer skin corroded

service lamp on

various minor body damage

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,963 miles

rear section of exhaust very corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,893 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 90,892 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front suspension noise/squeak

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,661 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,661 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 66,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,552 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 27,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 OLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ST54 OLU, 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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What year was ST54 OLU registered?

ST54 OLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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