CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV54 JFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 JFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 86,771 miles

centre seat belt inop advise early repair

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacement

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2019 86,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre seat belt inop advise early repair

engine misfire

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge advise early replacement

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacement

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,390 miles

centre rear seat belt not working advise repair

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

slight leak from centre exhaust sleeve

Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

centre rear seat belt not working advise repair

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

slight leak from centre exhaust sleeve

Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,993 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear bump stops in poor condition

centre seat belt inop advise repair

headlight lens in poor condition advise cleaning

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,924 miles

centre seat belt inop

headlight patterns slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge advise early replacement

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,760 miles

eml light on

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2015 68,760 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

eml light on

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,973 miles

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2014 64,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,864 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (early replacement)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,864 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (early replacement)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,179 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,855 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jan 2011 52,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Dec 2009 38,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,218 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV54 JFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV54 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV54 JFJ?

You can check the full history of WV54 JFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV54 JFJ registered?

WV54 JFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is WV54 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 JFJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV54 JFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV54 JFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.