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ND54 UPE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 UPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,335 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides advise replace (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear no plate light dim

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,336 miles

Emissions not tested exccesive leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Front no plate deteriorating

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

Offside Rear no plate light dim

eng management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,079 miles

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

exh rear box corroding

h/brake high

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

o/s front tyre wearing edges

slight immbalance front service brakes

Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

exh rear box corroding

h/brake high

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

o/s front tyre wearing edges

slight immbalance front service brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,974 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,242 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake needs adjusted

offside front tyre wearing on both edge badly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,242 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake needs adjusted

offside front tyre wearing on both edge badly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,712 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

service indicator light on dash

Fail 6 Jun 2012 42,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

service indicator light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2011 34,080 miles

both front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2011 34,080 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,448 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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ND54 UPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ND54 UPE, 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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ND54 UPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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