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PJ54 CKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 CKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,676 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 91,676 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 91,656 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to exhaust leak,unable to obtain accurate reading.Will require repair of exhaust system and emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at sump plug area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 91,649 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,788 miles

exhaust system has corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,525 miles

Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall - condition - worn - ( offside rear and nearside front - both ) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside - corroded - worn - rack parts and components - ( inner and outer - both ) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no direction - no power (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear ( all ) (8.2.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (pins - bushes - bearings - mountings) (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ( complete suspension arms with all bushes and ball joints - worn - nearside and offside - both - ( required )) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall - condition - worn - ( offside rear and nearside front - both ) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (nearside and offside - corroded - worn - rack parts and components - ( inner and outer - both )) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,614 miles

slight exhaust gas leak (front of system)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust gas leak (front of system)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,040 miles

advise both rear tyres perished!

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,064 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,064 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2009 14,235 miles

exhaust blowing at joint on center section

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,646 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 13,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,922 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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PJ54 CKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PJ54 CKX, 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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PJ54 CKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2004.

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