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VU54 NHF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NHF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 142,367 miles

Rear exhaust poor cond

Fail 2 Jan 2024 142,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust poor cond

Pass 6 Jun 2022 138,486 miles

Rear exhaust poor cond

Fail 1 Jun 2022 138,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust poor cond

Pass 1 Feb 2021 139,190 miles

exhaust poor cond

Fail 27 Jan 2021 135,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust poor cond

Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,522 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 133,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 126,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,215 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,522 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 120,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ON OUTER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,400 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,400 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,032 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,036 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 132,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,136 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,136 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,103 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres signs of slight wear on side walls

Fail 15 Feb 2011 65,103 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s n/s rear tyres signs of slight wear on side walls

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,893 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,619 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

slight wear on top mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,279 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 NHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NHF, 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 NHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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