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EX54 THU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,927 mi
Last recorded186,927 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 THU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 186,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 184,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 182,649 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 182,649 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 170,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 161,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 161,047 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake caliper pivots (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 160,108 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2020 160,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,378 miles

Nearside Parking Brake just reaching required efficiency

Offside Mirror Glass deteriorated. Not affecting rear view

Pass 5 Jan 2016 121,639 miles

Offside Front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 109,166 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,525 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,773 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s/f steering arm worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,007 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside front foglamp glass cracked

nearside of steering rack slight play

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,730 miles

slight freeplay steering rack nearside.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,985 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EX54 THU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX54 THU, 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 EX54 THU registered?

EX54 THU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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