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FP54 OBW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

227,188 mi
Last recorded227,188 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 227,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush's perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 227,188 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush's perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 216,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 216,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 205,272 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 205,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 193,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 193,123 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 184,759 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Nov 2020 176,692 miles

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 176,686 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 168,833 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2019 168,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 5.45 limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 159,769 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 159,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 150,242 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 150,242 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,520 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 139,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 129,682 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 129,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 114,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,284 miles

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

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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FP54 OBW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FP54 OBW, 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 FP54 OBW registered?

FP54 OBW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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