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VU54 LYO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,533 mi
Last recorded137,533 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 LYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 137,358 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,690 miles

front brake fluctuation close to limit

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2019 129,690 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip beam image high /dazzles/no clear image (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre below inner 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuation close to limit

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,009 miles

front reg plate slightly damaged

o/s/f headlamp cover slightly deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,009 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust/major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front exhaust flexi broken (8.1.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle n/s/f (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/f (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

front reg plate slightly damaged

o/s/f headlamp cover slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,751 miles

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

front exhaust flexi and rear exhaust silencer outer casing are slightly deteriorated no leak of gases

front registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,269 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s/f. brake backplate corroded.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s/f. brake backplate corroded.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. brake backplate corroded.

o/s. headlight beam image poor.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,502 miles

advise horn advise osr brake low front no plate damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,406 miles

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

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

offside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,401 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,780 miles

O/S/R brake binding slighly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,626 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)

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,367 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,113 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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VU54 LYO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VU54 LYO, 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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VU54 LYO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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