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NJ04 VTA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,597 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2017 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic under covers fitted to lower vehicle not allowing inspection full inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2016 108,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic under covers fitted to lower vehicle not allowing inspection full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 83,033 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,827 miles

offside front tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 26 May 2009 51,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,885 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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NJ04 VTA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ04 VTA, 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 NJ04 VTA registered?

NJ04 VTA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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