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VK54 WXJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 81,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 81,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,732 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 71,732 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,730 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2018 63,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,390 miles

165/70/14c (6pr) tyre fitted to o/s/f also cracking in tread

coolant level below minimum

hand brake travel high

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wheel trim incorrectly fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking to tread

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall and tread

oil on engine

smear from wipers

unable to test centre seat belt ( wont pull out )

Fail 1 Dec 2017 58,377 miles

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

165/70/14c (6pr) tyre fitted to o/s/f also cracking in tread

brake fluid level just above minimum

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs worn

front brake pad linings worn thin

hand brake travel high

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wheel trim incorrectly fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking to tread

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall and tread

oil on engine

smear from wipers

unable to test centre seat belt ( wont pull out )

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,400 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored and worn

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Dec 2016 51,400 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s door mirror glass broken

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

front brake discs slightly scored and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,403 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Dec 2014 32,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 12,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,778 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 WXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

VK54 WXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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