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NG54 VCX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 VCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 89,022 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 89,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 86,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,640 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 84,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 83,138 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 81,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 80,441 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2020 79,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 78,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 78,350 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,579 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,035 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 77,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,022 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,230 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,015 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 53,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,861 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,226 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 25,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NG54 VCX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NG54 VCX, 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 NG54 VCX registered?

NG54 VCX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is NG54 VCX safe to buy?

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