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WL54 CWN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CWN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 69,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,308 miles

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

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,758 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 68,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,791 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside headlight lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit *1.0* (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside headlight lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,690 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,250 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,572 miles

metal object In offside rear tyre and tread starting to mis-shape

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,759 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,103 miles

Rear Brake Discs slightly Corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CWN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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