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VU54 NKD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,433 mi
Last recorded91,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NKD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,433 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,526 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2025 89,526 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,368 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 88,367 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 86,162 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split around small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly deteriorated frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Split around small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Washer jets deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,512 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,115 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 72,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,636 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,694 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,167 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 NKD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKD, 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 NKD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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