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SJ54 NNF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020
Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,481 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near Rack and along nearside front inner chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,000 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

boot floor slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

boot floor slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,721 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

o\s wiper slightly deteriorated

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,791 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,140 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 45,139 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,043 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,881 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SJ54 NNF, 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 NNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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