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JC54 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,861 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,963 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension heavily modified and low

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,135 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,363 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,637 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,245 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,443 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,053 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 26,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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JC54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JC54 VRS, 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 JC54 VRS registered?

JC54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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