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VU54 NGF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,739 mi
Last recorded149,739 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 149,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,584 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet, battery area (1.9.2a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn

Play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 121,141 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 121,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,271 miles

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

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

both front fogs n/w

Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,896 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 106,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,821 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

wear on o/s/f tyre outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2010 80,451 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,451 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,730 miles

front brake discs worn inner face

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet will not open

front brake discs worn inner face

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 49,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,849 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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VU54 NGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU54 NGF, 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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VU54 NGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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