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FH54 FHC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,971 mi
Last recorded76,971 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 76,971 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2024 74,262 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 71,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp cover damage and tapped

Fail 29 Apr 2023 71,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp cover damage and tapped

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,616 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 66,616 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,454 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 62,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 62,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Passengers sunvisor broken

Rear washers not working

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,051 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,911 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 50,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 47,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre perishing/spliting on sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2013 43,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,547 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,370 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 34,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,649 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,238 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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FH54 FHC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FH54 FHC, 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 FH54 FHC registered?

FH54 FHC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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