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SJ54 NMF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,706 mi
Last recorded64,706 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,706 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,706 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,073 miles

2 REAR SHOCKER,S = DUST COVERS INSECURE

REAR SILENCER DE/SCALING

TRAVEL AT PARKING BRAKE ? = READING,S PASSED MOT.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play IN STEERING RACK (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

2 REAR SHOCKER,S = DUST COVERS INSECURE

REAR SILENCER DE/SCALING

TRAVEL AT PARKING BRAKE ? = READING,S PASSED MOT.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,352 miles

Centre Rear Lower BODY PANEL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner PLAY IN RACK

Nearside Front Inner REAR WISHBONE BUSH PLAY

Nearside Rear Upper SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front HEAD LAMP FADED

REAR SILENCER DE/SCALING

Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,352 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Lower BODY PANEL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner PLAY IN RACK

Nearside Front Inner REAR WISHBONE BUSH PLAY

Nearside Rear Upper SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front HEAD LAMP FADED

REAR SILENCER DE/SCALING

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,020 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,607 miles

both rear indicator;s starting to show white light;s

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,541 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,779 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 17,111 miles

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 NMF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMF, 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 NMF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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