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DX54 HXG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,310 mi
Last recorded60,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,310 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,922 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 57,916 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,206 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 50,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated - no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,104 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

n/s rear shock absorber casing corroded and shroud insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 50,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front suspension arms corroded

n/s rear shock absorber casing corroded and shroud insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,936 miles

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

both front suspension arms corroded

both headlamps in poor condition

headlamp images poor

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge 185/60/14

Fail 6 Sep 2018 48,936 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

both headlamps in poor condition

headlamp images poor

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge 185/60/14

windscreen wipers torn and smearing

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,652 miles

n/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

inspection light on

n/s rear tyre wearing low 185/60/14

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,094 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,382 miles

Rear damper shrouds broken

Fail 7 Sep 2015 44,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front joint loose (7.1.1)

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

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition

Rear damper shrouds broken

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,828 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

both rear shocker covers insecure

both rear shockers corroded

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front wipers torn

heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,304 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,750 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,552 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 HXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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