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NG54 VCZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,950 mi
Last recorded155,950 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 VCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,950 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged On inside of wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged On inside of wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 37% passed only due to 75% lock out reached (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 10 Apr 2018 155,942 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On insides (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Both front steering track rods make contact with inside of wheel rims, suspect track rods have been fitted to the wrong side (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch is stiff to operate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged On inside of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged On inside of wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect more so at nearside rear

Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,630 miles

Clutch judders when operated

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

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

Metalic noise noticeable from auxillery drive belt area

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate is missing

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed As marked on tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch judders when operated

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

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

Metalic noise noticeable from auxillery drive belt area

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate is missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Rear brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,942 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,247 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,200 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,305 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 19 Nov 2010 62,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,812 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,573 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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NG54 VCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG54 VCZ, 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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NG54 VCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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