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VK54 NKW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,077 mi
Last recorded154,077 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 154,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,431 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 144,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,483 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Foot brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Rear Axle bushes worn

Fail 10 Oct 2018 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Foot brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Rear Axle bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,400 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,397 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working Bulb missing (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,364 miles

Front Inner D bushes worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,359 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Inner D bushes worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear (2.7.3)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 2 Oct 2015 124,030 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) offside front (2.2.D.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear (2.7.3)

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

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,332 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to both rear light lens

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 92,336 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,536 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,810 miles

slight play in nearside front, steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front, steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,643 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 NKW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VK54 NKW, 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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VK54 NKW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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