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AE54 NPZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,036 mi
Last recorded146,036 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 NPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,036 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 146,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,980 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 134,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,947 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,534 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 100,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,891 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

offside and nearside rear bump stops broken

Fail 19 Jan 2015 97,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

offside and nearside rear bump stops broken

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,539 miles

Near side front fog lamp glass broken.

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)

both rear bump stops broken.

rear exhaust box outter skin rotten.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side front fog lamp glass broken.

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear bump stops broken.

rear exhaust box outter skin rotten.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,632 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,168 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,108 miles

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

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

rea tyres are wearing close to the wear bars and are have light cracking in tread pattern .

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,864 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NPZ, 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 AE54 NPZ registered?

AE54 NPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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