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WG54 VXW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,315 mi
Last recorded132,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,315 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 132,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 119,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

reversing light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2020 111,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake travel near max

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,475 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,567 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,724 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,723 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,036 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 58,036 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,322 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,430 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 15,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,598 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 12,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,879 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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WG54 VXW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VXW, 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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WG54 VXW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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