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HJ54 UOW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,201 mi
Last recorded63,201 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UOW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 61,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 54,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,942 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,941 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,139 miles

Rear tyres badly out of shape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,881 miles

both lower arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers splitting on ends

rear washers n/w

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,638 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,976 miles

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 7,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,230 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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HJ54 UOW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ54 UOW, 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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HJ54 UOW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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