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CV54 OBW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,466 mi
Last recorded126,466 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 114,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 104,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 104,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,287 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,818 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,818 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,394 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,394 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,375 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,548 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,548 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,821 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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CV54 OBW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV54 OBW, 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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CV54 OBW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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