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WL54 KMU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,179 mi
Last recorded97,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system deteriorated at the front and rear.

Parking brake lever near to end of travel

o/s washer jet in/op but n/s supplying enough

Fail 25 Jan 2019 97,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm required as heavy corrosion upon in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system deteriorated at the front and rear.

Parking brake lever near to end of travel

o/s washer jet in/op but n/s supplying enough

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre perised

Fail 12 Jan 2018 83,759 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre perised

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,416 miles

Rear exhaust rusty on casing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,611 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,898 miles

rear exhaust outer case split.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,342 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,338 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 63,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,728 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 54,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 45,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,905 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 36,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 36,552 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2008 27,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 27,128 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 22,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WL54 KMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 WL54 KMU, 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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WL54 KMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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