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WF54 DUA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,758 mi
Last recorded101,758 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 DUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 101,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 94,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 83,609 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,609 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing front (o/s & n/s )

Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,511 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (1.7.5c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear N/S & O/S Tyres Perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,051 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S Headlamps (1.7.5a)

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S Headlamps (1.7.5a)

N/S & O/S Rear Tyres Perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,367 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

backbox corroded

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r brake has slight grab

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,528 miles

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

Oil leak

backbox corroded

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r brake has slight grab

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,704 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

backbox corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

backbox corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,700 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,093 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,671 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 24,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WF54 DUA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF54 DUA, 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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WF54 DUA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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