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EK54 HNV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 120,721 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 120,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 115,073 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,008 miles

Position lamp not working both o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,244 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 103,244 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,199 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL 4 INDICATORS WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,466 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,466 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,631 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

fan belt guide bearing worn / loose

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2012 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,980 miles

rear number plate faded

bothside rear indicator bulbs faded

nearside wiper blade noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,465 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,184 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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EK54 HNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EK54 HNV, 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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EK54 HNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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