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NV54 CAO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,486 mi
Last recorded146,486 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 CAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,257 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 140,257 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 121,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges 165/70/14

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges 165/70/14

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper blade is split but it does not affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Mar 2017 96,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges 165/70/14

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges 165/70/14

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper blade is split but it does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,168 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,201 miles

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

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

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

condition of front brake discs

nearside rear tyre uneven to 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,648 miles

rust on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,613 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 59,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,975 miles

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

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

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

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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NV54 CAO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV54 CAO, 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 NV54 CAO registered?

NV54 CAO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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