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DX54 HYH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 119,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 119,794 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,483 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 118,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,108 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 115,084 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,309 miles

head lights discoloured

rear exhaust condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 112,286 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

head lights discoloured

rear exhaust condition

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner in rack (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 102,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner in rack (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,061 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,434 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,239 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,238 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,440 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 HYH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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