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SY54 MVJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 MVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,928 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread wearing unevenly resulting in flat spot below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components on underside

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,448 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some areas

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps on low limit

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,096 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,419 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,435 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc dust cover rubbing slightly on brake disc

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,842 miles

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 MVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

SY54 MVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SY54 MVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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