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NL54 ZRK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,676 mi
Last recorded103,676 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 103,676 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 103,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 83,134 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,071 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system HOSE TO BRAKE CALIPAR (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,854 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,847 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,487 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear caliper lever not returning to stop

rear brake discs corroded outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded inner edge

nail and drill bit in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,060 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,180 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 ZRK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRK, 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 NL54 ZRK registered?

NL54 ZRK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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