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FH54 HFV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

194,957 mi
Last recorded194,957 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 194,957 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 189,347 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 189,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 183,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 172,548 miles

Advise: front tyres are winter type,rear are not

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

Fail 27 May 2015 172,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise: front tyres are winter type,rear are not

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

Pass 23 May 2014 160,942 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 160,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 152,164 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2013 152,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 144,459 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 144,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 128,465 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 128,465 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 108,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 86,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 65,580 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 65,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

FH54 HFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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