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SA54 CWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 CWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,743 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear seats were missing at the time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

rear seats were missing at the time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,137 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective both advise asap (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear arches rusty but not holed yet

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,137 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bump stops perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective both advise asap (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear arches rusty but not holed yet

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside sun visor insure but not effecting driver view

Fail 14 Aug 2017 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens derterioated (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside sun visor insure but not effecting driver view

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,695 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 63,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,686 miles

Centre clamp between exhaust centre & rear section deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section deteriorated. (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,911 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2013 41,911 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f washer jet working but spray pattern poor.(centre missing from jet).

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f washer jet working but spray pattern poor.(centre missing from jet).

Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,431 miles

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)

front brake discs uneven/pitted and slightly scored.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,035 miles

consol bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,134 miles

top part of horn push not working.

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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SA54 CWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SA54 CWJ, 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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SA54 CWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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