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VX54 NCE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 NCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,421 miles

Exhaust jointing sleeve HEAVILY corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexi and ABS wiring secured by cable ties

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 116,421 miles

Exhaust jointing sleeve HEAVILY corroded

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake flexi and ABS wiring secured by cable ties

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,999 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 103,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,169 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 82,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,225 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,788 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,739 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 24,045 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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VX54 NCE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX54 NCE, 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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VX54 NCE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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