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WF54 DVL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,519 mi
Last recorded183,519 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 DVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 183,519 miles

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

mil lamp on

play in both trak rod inner joints

play in front anti roll bar

Fail 11 Sep 2020 183,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

mil lamp on

play in both trak rod inner joints

play in front anti roll bar

Pass 10 Jun 2019 165,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop/shock protector worn and insecure.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush very weak advise repalcement asap borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump etop/shock protector worn and insecure.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jun 2019 164,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead badly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop/shock protector worn and insecure.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush very weak advise repalcement asap borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump etop/shock protector worn and insecure.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,064 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 151,064 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 150,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 144,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 144,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm in outer rain groove + punctured

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,244 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 119,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,553 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,488 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 104,926 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,383 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads look to be getting low

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards inner edge and smooth on inner edge

offside front tyr on 2mm towards outer and inner edges

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,786 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,785 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Handbrake may need adjustment soon.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE uneven wear on inner edge.

REAR BRAKE DISCS pitted/worn slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,109 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm towards inner and outer edges and smooth on edges

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges of tread

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges and smooth on edges

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 30 May 2008 50,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,883 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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