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VU54 ZSD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,162 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp images weak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,112 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside and offside headlamp images weak

Pass 30 May 2019 78,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,705 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 56,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall but not exposing chords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,101 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall but not exposing chords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,275 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,358 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 ZSD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

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

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