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SY54 DWF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,406 miles

EML IS ON.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

RUSTING TO UNDERNEATH.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,388 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH.

EML IS ON.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing DUST SHIELD (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,426 miles

ENGINE EML ON.

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,585 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,246 miles

front and rear tyres getting worn

front brake discs corroded at inner edge

near side front tyre bald at outer edge

pass wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very small chip in windscreen

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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SY54 DWF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SY54 DWF, 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 SY54 DWF registered?

SY54 DWF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is SY54 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 DWF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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