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PJ54 VRV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,017 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 6 May 2016 68,045 miles

Front Wiper blades splitting at ends Advise to change

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 6 May 2016 68,045 miles

Front Wiper blades splitting at ends Advise to change

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,680 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,482 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,908 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,094 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,342 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,388 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 VRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 PJ54 VRV, 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 PJ54 VRV registered?

PJ54 VRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is PJ54 VRV safe to buy?

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