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PJ54 NMY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,712 mi
Last recorded160,712 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 NMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 160,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & On Legal Limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 160,710 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides, Split & Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & On Legal Limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 46% Across Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,624 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,228 miles

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

slight play nearside steering rack side arm

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,497 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2017 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW MIRROR

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 80,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW MIRROR

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,350 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 70,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 70,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,646 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,631 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,631 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,951 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 42,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,508 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 NMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PJ54 NMY, 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 NMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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