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EX54 XNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

180,450 mi
Last recorded180,450 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 XNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 180,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 180,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 175,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 172,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 168,758 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 168,436 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Nearside tyres wearing on edges

Child seats fitted

Headlights starting to discolour

Pass 13 Sep 2018 158,242 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2018 158,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 147,842 miles

Front brake flexis cracked

Front brake pads getting low

Headlights starting to discolour

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Fail 8 Sep 2017 147,842 miles

Front brake flexis cracked

Front brake pads getting low

Headlights starting to discolour

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight damage offside rear wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,093 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 144,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,327 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 129,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 116,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,020 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,649 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear box deteriorated .but functional

Pass 21 Aug 2012

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear box deteriorated .but functional

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,623 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 26,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EX54 XNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EX54 XNW, 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 EX54 XNW registered?

EX54 XNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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