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VK54 XRF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,036 mi
Last recorded141,036 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 XRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 141,036 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 141,036 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,274 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 129,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 96,847 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,107 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,067 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)

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 XRF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

VK54 XRF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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