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FG54 LSV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 LSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 115,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner Handle Insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 107,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inner Handle Insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 106,511 miles

Front Tyre's Aged 2004/2012

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn Heavily Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 106,509 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre's Aged 2004/2012

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn Heavily Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,202 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,493 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,568 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,918 miles

all tyres worn on egdes

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,318 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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FG54 LSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FG54 LSV, 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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FG54 LSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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