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NJ54 OSC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,459 mi
Last recorded157,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 OSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 157,459 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,946 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 139,946 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges getting bold (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

slight crack on a windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,795 miles

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)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r indicator starting to discolour

n/s/r tyre perished and split but not at the canvas

outer exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 93,237 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2012 93,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2011 83,708 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 83,708 miles

Offside Rear 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 67,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,005 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 47,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,856 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 OSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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