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MF54 NLA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

223,455 mi
Last recorded223,455 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 NLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 223,455 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 223,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 208,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 197,922 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2020 197,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 186,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

surface corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Pass 10 Sep 2018 174,131 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear damper bump stops incomplete

Pass 9 Oct 2017 164,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

rear damper bump stops incomplete

rear tyres deteriorated

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,884 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,911 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insacure

Pass 15 Mar 2014 119,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,775 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,607 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,427 miles

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to weaken and split

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,727 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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MF54 NLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 MF54 NLA, 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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MF54 NLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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