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VU54 NHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,741 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 141,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,686 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,754 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,537 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust deteriorating

splits in both front tyre inner side walls not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,219 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Engine oil getting low

Handbrake travel high

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,219 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Engine oil getting low

Handbrake travel high

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,040 miles

exhaust slightly rusty.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,398 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs are pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,734 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 NHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NHJ, 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 VU54 NHJ registered?

VU54 NHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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