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DX54 HWK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 84,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,022 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 62,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,665 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,665 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,979 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,527 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,923 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 44,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,165 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,480 miles

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,416 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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DX54 HWK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DX54 HWK, 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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What year was DX54 HWK registered?

DX54 HWK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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