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PJ54 NPA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 NPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 144,377 miles

Both front headlamp lenses frosted

Corrosion to exhaust advanced at rear

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Fuel cap flap catch missing

Nsf lower arm rear bush heavy duty, osf not heavy duty & snatching

Os rear view mirror delaminating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf quite bad ()

Tailgate struts weak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 144,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Both front headlamp lenses frosted

Corrosion to exhaust advanced at rear

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Fuel cap flap catch missing

Nsf lower arm rear bush heavy duty, osf not heavy duty & snatching

Os rear view mirror delaminating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf quite bad ()

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 139,514 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides borderline ()

both rear shock dust covers adrift & bump stops damaged

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

ns headlamp adjuster inop

odd bushes fitted to both front lower arm rears

os rear view mirror glass delaminating

Pass 2 Feb 2016 133,470 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in both track rod arms

Pass 17 Mar 2015 127,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,164 miles

Rear Exhuast Heat Sheid Insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,435 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 NPA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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