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FA54 VFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint thread only just upto lock nut locking device

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area previous repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip to front screen

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Aug 2024 65,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint thread only just upto lock nut locking device

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area previous repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flex coupling deteriorated

stone chip to front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,084 miles

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

stone chip to front screen

Fail 7 Aug 2023 56,082 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

stone chip to front screen

Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,264 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension corrosion

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 52,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension corrosion

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,826 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,057 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 49,055 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,511 miles

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

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated/corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust center sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 37,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,642 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 18,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,724 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,541 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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FA54 VFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA54 VFJ, 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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FA54 VFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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