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DE54 XZT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,780 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 120,781 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 104,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 76,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,034 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges & showing signs of age. Advise replacement 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges & showing signs of age. Advise replacement 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,031 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

EPC light ON

Engine cover fitted as standard

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges & showing signs of age. Advise replacement 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges & showing signs of age. Advise replacement 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,478 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,454 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

Small stone chip in screen

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,603 miles

both side body scratch

exhaust slightly corroded

slight free play in nearside rack arm

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 50,603 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side body scratch

exhaust slightly corroded

slight free play in nearside rack arm

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,248 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

management light on

rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

wheel trims

Fail 21 Dec 2011 43,266 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,266 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small stonechip in windscreen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,184 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,665 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,984 miles

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

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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DE54 XZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE54 XZT, 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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DE54 XZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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