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AE54 NPJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,052 mi
Last recorded99,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 NPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 93,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front uneven tyre wear

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexible mesh) (7.1.2)

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,247 miles

back box outer skin deteriorating

both head lamp lens' are weathering, not affecting beam image

nearside inner steering arm ball joint has play ( in steering rack )

Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush marked in yellow / knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush marked in yellow / knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

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

back box outer skin deteriorating

both head lamp lens' are weathering, not affecting beam image

nearside inner steering arm ball joint has play ( in steering rack )

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate / splitting

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 64,962 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,962 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 57,053 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,864 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,764 miles

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

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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AE54 NPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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