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EK54 OWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 OWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 35,501 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 35,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 25,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 19,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides s/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 18,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides s/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,286 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 15,286 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 13,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,180 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 10,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,329 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,990 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 6,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 5,386 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 1,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 607 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 OWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWJ, 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 EK54 OWJ registered?

EK54 OWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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