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SJ54 NME

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,612 mi
Last recorded90,612 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,611 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,358 miles

front no plate damaged slight

n/s/r shocker damp and sweating

no rear view mirror

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,358 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate damaged slight

n/s/r shocker damp and sweating

no rear view mirror

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,914 miles

front no plate damaged

no rear view mirror fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front no plate damaged

no rear view mirror fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,589 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,197 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012
Fail 15 Feb 2012

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,619 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 46,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,156 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ54 NME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ54 NME, 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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SJ54 NME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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