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VK54 XRE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,263 mi
Last recorded111,263 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 XRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,921 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 103,919 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,278 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,768 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,314 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 60,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,986 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,067 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms main bushes splitting

both rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,067 miles

both front lower suspension arms main bushes splitting

both rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,250 miles

outer skin on rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 8,674 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 XRE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XRE, 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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VK54 XRE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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