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SY54 VNK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,020 miles

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

all exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 50,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2010 43,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,789 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,672 miles

N/S/R lamp damaged

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

O/S/F tyre damage to side wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre bulge in side wall

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2007 28,762 miles

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

N/S/R lamp damaged

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

O/S/F tyre damage to side wall

O/S/F tyre damage to side wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre bulge in side wall

Spare wheel damaged

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 VNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY54 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

SY54 VNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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