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FV54 MPO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 113,827 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 113,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 103,673 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, front and centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, front and centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 102,875 miles

front shockers getting weak

rear shocker covers not secure

Fail 25 Jan 2020 102,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front shockers getting weak

rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,384 miles

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

nearside rear shocker cover not secure

Fail 7 Dec 2018 100,384 miles

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

nearside rear shocker cover not secure

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 1 Dec 2017 95,649 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,220 miles

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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FV54 MPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV54 MPO, 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 FV54 MPO registered?

FV54 MPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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