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FD54 LLX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,021 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, and outer skin is peeling away.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including lower balljoint fixings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,509 miles

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

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

rear outer exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 73,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear outer exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,954 miles

Rear Outer exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,825 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge - On Limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 66,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge - On Limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,716 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 30,993 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,091 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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FD54 LLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD54 LLX, 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 FD54 LLX registered?

FD54 LLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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