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DX54 HXV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,134 mi
Last recorded170,134 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 170,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 167,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 166,000 miles

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

front o/s and n/s tyres low tread 1.6mm

Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 165,608 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 157,603 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2012 157,603 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2011 150,453 miles

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

all brake discs badly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2011 150,453 miles

all brake discs badly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 136,308 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 136,308 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 114,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,507 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 90,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 HXV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

DX54 HXV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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