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FH54 FHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 100,995 miles

Back box corroded

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

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 96,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,902 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight travel service brake pedal.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 86,672 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chip screen NS

slight travel service brake pedal

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,253 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,195 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre badly worn, void of tread outer edge

Pass 17 May 2019 57,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 57,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 50,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 30,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,616 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 24,616 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,636 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 22,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 20,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perrished on inner wall

Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perrished on inner wall

Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,797 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper.

o/s/r tyre perashing on outer side wall.

unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted, so carried out best visual test.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 16,914 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear unable to carry out a full inspection of adult belts

Fail 19 Dec 2009 16,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to rear unable to carry out a full inspection of adult belts

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,448 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

outer walls of both rear tyres perrished/cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2008 15,448 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

outer walls of both rear tyres perrished/cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,897 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 13,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 FHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHJ, 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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FH54 FHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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