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DV54 VNE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,108 mi
Last recorded95,108 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play area (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 93,920 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,747 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,747 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,734 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,993 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,206 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Rear exhaust box outer case rusty

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,206 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Rear exhaust box outer case rusty

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,579 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust rusted

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2017 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust rusted

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,661 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,623 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,708 miles

centre exhaust has slight corrosion

slight play in nearside front drumstick

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,882 miles

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

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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DV54 VNE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DV54 VNE, 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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DV54 VNE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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