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DX54 HXE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,041 mi
Last recorded183,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 183,041 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 183,041 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 172,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 172,540 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,099 miles

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

Front wiper blades are worn

Nearside Front fog light assembly is broken

Nearside Front has a steel rim fitted to it

Nearside Front washer jet requires attention

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Offside Rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade is split

engine warning light is on in the dash

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 153,099 miles

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

Front wiper blades are worn

Nearside Front fog light assembly is broken

Nearside Front has a steel rim fitted to it

Nearside Front washer jet requires attention

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade is split

engine warning light is on in the dash

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 143,651 miles

Centre obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

the nearside front fog light is broken

the rear washer jet is missing

the rear wiper blade is split

Fail 23 Jul 2015 143,651 miles

Centre obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

the centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

the nearside front fog light is broken

the rear washer jet is missing

the rear wiper blade is split

Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,574 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 133,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake levers not returning fully

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,016 miles

drivers seat belt reel-very slow to recoil.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt reel-very slow to recoil.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,004 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 HXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DX54 HXE, 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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DX54 HXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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