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FG54 NUW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 NUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 102,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front shocker slight leaking

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 May 2017 90,324 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front both brake discs badly worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front shocker slight leaking

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre close too legal limit

Offside Front tyre close too legal limit

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2016 79,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nsr tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

oil residue on engine

osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 13 May 2016 79,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nsr tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

oil residue on engine

osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 19 May 2015 67,750 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2015 67,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2014 58,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

offside front tyre heavily cracked & worfn on inner edge

rear shock absorbers corroded & dust covers insecure

slight gas leak from exhaust joints

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,907 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,888 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,440 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,514 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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FG54 NUW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG54 NUW, 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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FG54 NUW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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