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VK54 XRA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 XRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,966 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking if has not recently been done.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,966 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking if has not recently been done.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,926 miles

light scratching to screen

nearside outer sill dented

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,919 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,738 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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VK54 XRA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK54 XRA, 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 VK54 XRA registered?

VK54 XRA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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