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FX54 VJZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,070 mi
Last recorded182,070 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 182,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,458 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,658 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Heatshield inscure

both rear tyres perished and cracking on tread pattern no cord visible at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 106,983 miles

Nearside Front badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front badly worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 106,983 miles

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

Nearside Front badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,142 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,857 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,977 miles

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 15 Oct 2012 79,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,522 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,521 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condiyion

slight play in n/s tie rod inner knuckle

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,023 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,242 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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FX54 VJZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX54 VJZ, 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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FX54 VJZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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