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WJ54 PVP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,666 mi
Last recorded131,666 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F bumper slightly insecure & repaired with tape

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Held in with tape & lens cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 131,665 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F bumper slightly insecure & repaired with tape

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Held in with tape & lens cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,628 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2019 127,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroding & outer skin peeling

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Both shock absorber bump stop/dust covers insecure.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 122,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Both shock absorber bump stop/dust covers insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,574 miles

Offside Front Brake squealing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,574 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Brake squealing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,472 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Long handbrake travel

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,994 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,629 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,951 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 60,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,247 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 PVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ54 PVP, 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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WJ54 PVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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