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VK54 JZG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 JZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 112,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,071 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (MARKED) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,328 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 106,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted ( upside down) but is secure in place

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2019 95,568 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 95,556 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,824 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 87,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,387 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,901 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,391 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,391 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,625 miles

snatch and knock from front when moving off and braking (nothing adverse found when vehicle tested)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,029 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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VK54 JZG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK54 JZG, 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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What year was VK54 JZG registered?

VK54 JZG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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