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SV54 RCY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 145,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

backbox exhaust outer skin is badly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 134,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

backbox exhaust outer skin is badly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,303 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 28,324 miles

both front tyres 2mm on edges

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2007 28,324 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm on edges

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to show signs of corrosion

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 RCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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