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SV54 GXK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 146,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,918 miles

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

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

engine noisey due to air filter missing.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 132,916 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling brake hose (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine noisey due to air filter missing.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,798 miles

DUREING INSPECTION LARGE BOLT FOUND ON N/S/F INNER WING GUTTER AREA ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Rear brake pads getting low

engine management light on

handbrake only just passed mot r.b.t. brake test 16% minnimum effort

Fail 23 Aug 2017 124,798 miles

DUREING INSPECTION LARGE BOLT FOUND ON N/S/F INNER WING GUTTER AREA ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play RACK ARM TO TRACK ROD END TIGHTENED (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads getting low

engine management light on

handbrake only just passed mot r.b.t. brake test 16% minnimum effort

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 111,952 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,001 miles

offside front outer cv boot cracking in pleats

Fail 2 Oct 2015 94,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front outer cv boot cracking in pleats

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,925 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer cv gaitor stretched

Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,462 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 74,461 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,886 miles

front registration plate cracked

handbrake long travel

noise from n/s/r brake

o/s/r tyre low

windscreen chipped zone b

Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,886 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

handbrake long travel

noise from n/s/r brake

o/s/r tyre low

windscreen chipped zone b

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,604 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,604 miles

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,377 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,328 miles

front discs corroded and grooved

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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SV54 GXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV54 GXK, 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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SV54 GXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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