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RY54 NUE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,847 mi
Last recorded133,847 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NUE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 133,847 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2026 133,844 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2025 133,661 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,405 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,946 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,222 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges, worse on inner edges

Corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,110 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2018 120,110 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 113,139 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low & bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osf tyre wearing low & badly on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 106,815 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

oil leak

play at nsf steering track rod

Fail 24 May 2016 106,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

oil leak

play at nsf steering track rod

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,415 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,389 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,233 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,446 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread down to 2mm

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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RY54 NUE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY54 NUE, 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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RY54 NUE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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