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NL54 CWN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 CWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both seat belt retracting mechanism slightly slow

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet latch handle broken but still opens

exhaust pipe corrorded

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both seat belt retracting mechanism slightly slow

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet latch handle broken but still opens

exhaust pipe corrorded

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,079 miles

Engine light on.

Rear Back exhaust box corroded. Also flexi leaking.

Fail 9 Mar 2019 106,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on.

Rear Back exhaust box corroded. Also flexi leaking.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

eml on

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 3 Mar 2018 97,157 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

eml on

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted restricting operation

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted restricting operation

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,948 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,948 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating/cracks in tread

Pass 14 May 2014 70,614 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating/cracks in tread

Pass 31 May 2013 68,452 miles

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

n/s/wiper blade split

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 31 May 2013 68,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/wiper blade split

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,354 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 CWN 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 63.6%.

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 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 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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