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OV54 NKO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 NKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,497 miles

emissions fluctuating in and out of limit

Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,411 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s/f wish bone rear mount bush starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,384 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,375 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 94,063 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,601 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,374 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,371 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,226 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,224 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,705 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,984 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 28,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,650 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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OV54 NKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV54 NKO, 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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OV54 NKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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