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NU54 PXJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,668 mi
Last recorded177,668 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 PXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 177,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 168,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel, may require adjustment

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 168,638 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel, may require adjustment

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 168,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Rear parking brake immbalanced

park brake travel high and requires adjustment/repair

Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,748 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 18 Oct 2017 157,743 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,483 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre run off on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre run off on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,073 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 116,069 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads appear low

long handbrake travel

Fail 18 Sep 2014 93,136 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads appear low

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,049 miles

O/S/FRONT C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,725 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,724 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,573 miles

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

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

bottom arms bushes starting to crack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,573 miles

bottom arms bushes starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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NU54 PXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU54 PXJ, 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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NU54 PXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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