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CW54 FLD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,704 mi
Last recorded151,704 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 FLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 151,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 151,704 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 149,410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 149,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 138,205 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,938 miles

All ferrules and unions showing corrosion.

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front strut top mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Hand brake high.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion behind wheel arch cover behind bumper

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum damp.

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

Offside Rear Corrosion behind wheel arch cover behind bumper.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front on approx 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front on approx 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexie. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,957 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,957 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both centre rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake high.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,746 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under neath bonnet. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 111,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under neath bonnet. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,124 miles

Corrosion to braking system

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust system corrosion

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Play in N/S and O/S rack joints

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under-bonnet (2.3.2)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,183 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Off side front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Under bonnet. (2.3.2)

Rear bump stop(s) deteriorated.

Slight corrosion to suspension component.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight free play

Nearside Rear child seat fitted. can not check seat belt operation.

Offside Front Inner steering joint has freeplay

Offside Front Outer c.v. gaitor slightly damaged

Rear both bump stops deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

engine cover fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight free play

Nearside Rear child seat fitted. can not check seat belt operation.

Offside Front Inner steering joint has freeplay

Offside Front Outer c.v. gaitor slightly damaged

Rear both bump stops deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

engine cover fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Slight play in n/s track rod inner joint.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

rear bump stops broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,847 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,844 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,230 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules at rear

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Slight inner edge wear to front tyres

Slight play in both front inner track rod joints

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,230 miles

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

Corrosion to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules at rear

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Slight inner edge wear to front tyres

Slight play in both front inner track rod joints

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,053 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,053 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,407 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted To Under Side Proventing Full Inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2010 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted To Under Side Proventing Full Inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CW54 FLD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CW54 FLD, 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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CW54 FLD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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