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VN54 VWD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,641 mi
Last recorded186,641 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 186,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 186,640 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 176,817 miles

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

Offside Front Damaged area has been covered with duct tape, however not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 176,815 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 165,085 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 165,085 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 140,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 140,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 130,792 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (main) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 130,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (main) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 120,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,875 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 110,819 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 99,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs lipped slightly

both rear brake discs lipped slightly

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 99,536 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped slightly

both rear brake discs lipped slightly

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,344 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 88,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,857 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,428 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 44,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,274 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 VWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VWD, 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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VN54 VWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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