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FH54 HGD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,989 mi
Last recorded124,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,989 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,047 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes perished and cracked but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,499 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 71,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,510 miles

Windscreen has slight wiper marks

Fail 23 Nov 2016 68,507 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has slight wiper marks

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 62,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,000 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,608 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,235 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 24,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,294 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 HGD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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