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VU54 NKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

237,187 mi
Last recorded237,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 237,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers seem weak

Fail 25 Jul 2022 237,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front shock absorbers seem weak

Pass 26 Jul 2021 210,137 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

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

both front tyres well worn 185/60/14

Pass 28 Jul 2020 194,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 180,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2019 180,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2018 166,425 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 166,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will be worn out very shortly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will be worn out very shortly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,159 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 24 Jul 2017 150,154 miles

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

oil level on minimum

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 133,539 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 133,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 114,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,296 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSR tyre inner sidewall perished.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,786 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Tread Mishapen

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,760 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,588 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,527 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 NKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

VU54 NKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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