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OV54 NLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,234 mi
Last recorded65,234 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 NLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,234 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 65,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,428 miles

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,481 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front flexy joint worn

advise n/s/f tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,709 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,576 miles

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

front lower suspension arm rear bush's are slightly worn

nearside front tyre is perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 38,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front lower suspension arm rear bush's are slightly worn

nearside front tyre is perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,236 miles

advise exhaust system corroded and front flexy slighty worn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system corroded and front flexy slighty worn

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,186 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,212 miles

front brake discs worn and the pads are below 50%

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 19 Sep 2013 31,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and the pads are below 50%

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,590 miles

tyres getting low all round

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,809 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 21,809 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,843 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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OV54 NLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NLJ, 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 OV54 NLJ registered?

OV54 NLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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