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WJ54 MWD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 96,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 96,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,000 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 89,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 82,307 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 82,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,044 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 61,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,927 miles

both front brake discs discolured

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,748 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 12,577 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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 MWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

WJ54 MWD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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