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SV54 RBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 RBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 154,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 154,597 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe fouling on flex pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides benefit to presenter (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 151,645 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 151,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,291 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 136,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust cover loose

Fail 2 Jul 2019 130,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust cover loose

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,173 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 126,145 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2017 117,191 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,904 miles

Side light bulbs dull but still working

Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,904 miles

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

Side light bulbs dull but still working

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,092 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,408 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,408 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 65,299 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 headlamp aim slightly low

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,437 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,394 miles

traction control light on

Fail 29 Dec 2008 37,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

traction control light on

Pass 29 Dec 2007 30,766 miles

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

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

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 RBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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