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RY54 NUJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,715 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 154,711 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 146,474 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 146,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 135,258 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,232 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 125,033 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,426 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,102 miles

Front steering rack ends have slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 85,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,481 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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel binding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Fail 11 Dec 2012 71,787 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel binding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,036 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,957 miles

front tyres worn inner/outer edges

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 NUJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY54 NUJ, 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 NUJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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