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AE54 CJU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,691 mi
Last recorded128,691 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 128,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both o/s & n/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,826 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

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

Vehicle structure corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 122,824 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

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

Vehicle structure corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2020 115,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 115,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,184 miles

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,374 miles

both rear tyers, low tread depth on inside edges.

child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated boot in poor condition. (2.2.D.2d)

child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,987 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated boot in poor condition. (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs in poor condition on inside surface.

child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,578 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,456 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,544 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,016 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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AE54 CJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE54 CJU, 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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AE54 CJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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