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NJ54 ORP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 121,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 115,158 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end area (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 109,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,048 miles

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

slight run out on both front brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,048 miles

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

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

slight run out on both front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,611 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel.

slight drag from both rear wheels.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

handbrake has little reserve travel.

slight drag from both rear wheels.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,759 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 ORP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORP, 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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NJ54 ORP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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