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HV54 MDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,903 mi
Last recorded55,903 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 MDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,903 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 55,900 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view DOOR (3.3 (b) (ii))

CAR DUE SERVICE

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

N/S REAR SEAT MISSING

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,010 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,361 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

offside wiper blade clip weakening

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,107 miles

All tryes perrished and cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,358 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 12,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,913 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall splitting

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre outer wall splitting

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Oct 2010 7,441 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 6,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

excess parking brake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,028 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 5,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 3,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 3,850 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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HV54 MDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HV54 MDU, 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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HV54 MDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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