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AK54 UPJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

176,224 mi
Last recorded176,224 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 UPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 176,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 8 Dec 2025 176,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

rear washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 11 Dec 2024 174,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

play in front wishbone rear bushes

play in steering rack ends

rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2024 174,791 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

play in front wishbone rear bushes

play in steering rack ends

rear shocks corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2023 173,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 170,482 miles

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 170,482 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))

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

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 168,441 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,131 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 166,131 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 165,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 163,028 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND PERISHED

Fail 10 Jan 2019 163,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND PERISHED

Pass 15 Jan 2018 160,906 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND PERISHED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 157,768 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,694 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 155,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 152,857 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND PERRISHED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 146,754 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)

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

offside front fog lamp lens broken 6/headlamp patterns poor 7/ both front lower wishbone , rear bushes slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2014 146,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres on 2mm

headlight patterns poor

play in front wishbone rear bushs

Pass 3 Jan 2013 134,000 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 3 Jan 2013 134,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,524 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Fail 5 Jan 2012 121,524 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 17 Jan 2011 108,654 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 93,086 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,441 miles

offside front fog lamp lense cracked .

Fail 15 Dec 2008 73,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog lamp lense cracked .

rear tyres are cracking in tread pattern and worn close to the wear bars .

Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,657 miles

offside front fog lamp lense cracked

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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AK54 UPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AK54 UPJ, 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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AK54 UPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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