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WG54 PDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,076 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 140,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,563 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 138,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,581 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 136,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged handbrake arm seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,276 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 133,276 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,007 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2019 128,007 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,480 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering rack end ball joint play

Fail 4 Nov 2016 121,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering rack end ball joint play

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,216 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play o/s steering rack outer joint

Fail 3 Dec 2015 111,216 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play o/s steering rack outer joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,412 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 96,412 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 29 Nov 2013 88,633 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,535 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,529 miles

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

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

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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WG54 PDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG54 PDU, 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 WG54 PDU registered?

WG54 PDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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