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NL54 CWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,575 mi
Last recorded127,575 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 CWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 127,575 miles

slight play in rack ends

windscreen stone chip

Fail 20 Oct 2017 127,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in rack ends

windscreen stone chip

Pass 18 Oct 2016 123,801 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,801 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,323 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Aug 2015 117,323 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,946 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,946 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front steering rack arms have slight play

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,521 miles

all four tyres getting low

rear exhaust box and centre exhaust clamps corroding and deterioating

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four tyres getting low

rear exhaust box and centre exhaust clamps corroding and deterioating

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,797 miles

front brake discs lipped and deterioating

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

slight bind both front brakes

slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs lipped and deterioating

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

slight bind both front brakes

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,170 miles

front discs corrodied on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2010 71,111 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front discs corrodied on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,121 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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NL54 CWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL54 CWJ, 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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NL54 CWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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