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WL54 CWG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,089 mi
Last recorded160,089 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 160,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2019 160,089 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 145,865 miles

OSF lower foglamp u/s and glass damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,067 miles

Black panels fitted to bodywork

E M L on

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slightly stretched tyres fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,017 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

E M L on

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slightly stretched tyres fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,436 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f outer door handle sticky

Fail 27 Feb 2015 118,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f outer door handle sticky

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,144 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,975 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,910 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs deteriorated (edges corroded)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,997 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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WL54 CWG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WL54 CWG, 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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WL54 CWG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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