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DG54 LLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,027 mi
Last recorded38,027 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 LLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,027 miles

Front bumper damaged and loose. not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and slightly starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and slightly starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,998 miles

Front front bumper damaged and loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks are worn (5.3.2 (d))

whole underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 34,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front front bumper damaged and loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks are worn (5.3.2 (d))

whole underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 27,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 20,193 miles

Nearside Front cracking in tread and outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp misted (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 11,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,532 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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DG54 LLJ 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 85.7%.

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 DG54 LLJ, 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

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What year was DG54 LLJ registered?

DG54 LLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DG54 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 LLJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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