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FV54 UDP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,277 mi
Last recorded66,277 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UDP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge no tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,023 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Front front number plate damaged cracking

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 54,023 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))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Front front number plate damaged cracking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,439 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 39,438 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 25,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,885 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 24,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.23 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 23,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.45 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,321 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,795 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,261 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2014 18,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,804 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 17 Dec 2012 15,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 10,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 9,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 7,123 miles

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

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 UDP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

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

Is FV54 UDP safe to buy?

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