MOT Status
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166,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear silencer outer skin slight deteriorated, corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear silencer outer skin slight deteriorated, corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deteriorated
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
front brake hoses starting to perish
silencer box rusty
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
front brake hoses starting to perish
silencer box rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust is corroded
no mil light
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust is corroded
no mil light
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
mil light does not illuminate
rear of exhaust is corroded
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
mil light does not illuminate
rear of exhaust is corroded
Exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S w/wiper ends perished.Rear box deteriorated.O/S/F tyre worn slightly inner tread area.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre has a cut in the tread area less than 25mm long
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RA54 VNP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 RA54 VNP, 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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RA54 VNP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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