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VU54 NKG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,791 mi
Last recorded103,791 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 103,791 miles

part of the exhaust has slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2019 103,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

part of the exhaust has slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 102,986 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both headlamps deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

slight movement offside inner steering arm joint

Fail 3 May 2017 102,986 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

both headlamps deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

slight movement offside inner steering arm joint

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2016 101,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,615 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,873 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,873 miles

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

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 71,243 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,243 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,043 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,160 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 NKG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

VU54 NKG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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