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WF54 UWH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,351 mi
Last recorded137,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,351 miles

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

dash board faulty/ lights flicking on/off

signs of coolant around gear box area

Fail 9 Jan 2024 137,343 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

dash board faulty/ lights flicking on/off

signs of coolant around gear box area

Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,837 miles

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

brake warning light on/all pads ok

instrument panel faulty/lights flickering

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 126,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 121,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 113,773 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,066 miles

Child seat fitted to nsr seat belt

Osr tyre close to limmit

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

osr and nsr seat belts slow to retract

play in inner rack ends

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

coolant level on minimum/coolant leak from fan switch

osr and nsr seat belts slow to retract

play in inner rack ends

Fail 20 Nov 2015 84,435 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

slight dampness around o/s front shock absorber

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,974 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear washer inop

Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,974 miles

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

o/s/r tyre stepping

rear exhaust corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,725 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,719 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,190 miles

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

nsr tyre piece missing from tyre wall rear washer leaking front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 36,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,682 miles

hand brake lever traval a little high

rhf seat belt alittle slow to retract

Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,682 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever traval a little high

rhf seat belt alittle slow to retract

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,067 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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WF54 UWH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 WF54 UWH, 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 WF54 UWH registered?

WF54 UWH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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