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NJ54 NXW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,005 mi
Last recorded203,005 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 NXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 203,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,762 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 192,342 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction crack in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 180,512 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 168,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,601 miles

Engine management lamp on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 158,597 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management lamp on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,810 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 150,810 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 145,338 miles

EM light on

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 140,226 miles

EM light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,999 miles

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

Middle to rear exhaust clamp rusty and weak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,999 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Middle to rear exhaust clamp rusty and weak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes binding on slighlty

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,534 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,555 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,702 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 45,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,229 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 19 Sep 2007 23,125 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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NJ54 NXW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ54 NXW, 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 NJ54 NXW registered?

NJ54 NXW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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