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NV54 TWD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,045 mi
Last recorded193,045 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 TWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 193,045 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 182,116 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 168,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 160,872 miles

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

Offside Rear fog light lends damaged not showing white

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 160,838 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s+o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

rear brake binding n/s+o/s (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s+o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,582 miles

The nearside front tyre has a very small split on the inside

The offside rear brake is binding slightly

The rear exhaust silencer has been taken off but is not noisy

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the insides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn smooth on inner edges

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre splits in inner sidewall (repair required)

rear brake discs pitted/rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2015 124,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn smooth on inner edges

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre splits in inner sidewall (repair required)

rear brake discs pitted/rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,602 miles

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

n/s/front tyre damiged on sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2014 116,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre damiged on sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,494 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,942 miles

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

front no plate slight watermark

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,319 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,318 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,088 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TWD, 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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NV54 TWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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