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HG54 HKH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,762 mi
Last recorded145,762 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HKH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 145,762 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 145,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 135,956 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 129,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 126,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush front anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush front anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 12,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,842 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 86,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,344 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,344 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,132 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,044 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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HG54 HKH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG54 HKH, 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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HG54 HKH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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