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FY54 SXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,126 mi
Last recorded167,126 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 162,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 159,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,495 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,382 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,449 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,064 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,150 miles

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

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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FY54 SXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY54 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 SXP registered?

FY54 SXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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