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VN54 OWH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,679 mi
Last recorded150,679 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OWH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 150,679 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s inner arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake lever travelling to far

Fail 13 Sep 2022 150,679 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s&o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165.70.14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165.70.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s inner arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant low

parking brake lever travelling to far

Pass 20 Aug 2021 139,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 103,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,059 miles

O/S/R Coilspring is corroded.

Rear Silencer is corroded heavily.

Rear Wiper Blade is worn.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

INSP Lamp is ON.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,059 miles

Rear Silencer is corroded heavily.

Rear Wiper Blade is worn.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

INSP Lamp is ON.

O/S/R Coilspring is corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,661 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,547 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,204 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,204 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,348 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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VN54 OWH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN54 OWH, 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 VN54 OWH registered?

VN54 OWH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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