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WJ54 HYV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 HYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,002 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,420 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,882 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,882 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 76,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,790 miles

advise damage to nearside front mirror housing

advise offside front spot / fog light lense damaged

advise only to both front lower arm rear bushes weak

advise only to condition of exhaust back box outter skin

advise only to nearside rear tyre just starting to miss shape

Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,790 miles

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

advise damage to nearside front mirror housing

advise offside front spot / fog light lense damaged

advise only to both front lower arm rear bushes weak

advise only to condition of exhaust back box outter skin

advise only to nearside rear tyre just starting to miss shape

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,273 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,818 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

driver's seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

driver's seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,003 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,787 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 10 Aug 2007 24,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WJ54 HYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJ54 HYV, 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 WJ54 HYV registered?

WJ54 HYV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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