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HG54 MYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,016 mi
Last recorded64,016 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 MYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 64,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 62,832 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 May 2025 62,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 May 2024 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2023 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 15 May 2023 60,505 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2022 59,357 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 May 2022 59,357 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 May 2021 56,640 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front both front lower arms corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed

Fail 12 May 2021 56,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front both front lower arms corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed

Pass 14 May 2020 54,707 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2020 54,707 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2019 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 51,009 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,140 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2018 47,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade split

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 46,166 miles

Rear bench seat missing at time of test

Fail 25 May 2017 46,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bench seat missing at time of test

Pass 5 May 2016 44,625 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 44,625 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 42,117 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 38,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 38,330 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 36,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 32,820 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats and seatbelt buckles missing

Fail 1 May 2012 32,820 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats and seatbelt buckles missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 27,472 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 27,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 22,556 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check rear seat belts and rear seat properly.

Pass 14 May 2008 18,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,576 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 MYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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