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HV54 USX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,302 mi
Last recorded148,302 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 USX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 142,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,756 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 104,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 104,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,448 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 95,269 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean too test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and corroding

Front tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/F outer brake pad very low just meets minimum requirement for MOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 86,317 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and corroding

Front tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/F outer brake pad very low just meets minimum requirement for MOT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,805 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,791 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,791 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (3mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (3mm)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 USX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 USX, 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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What year was HV54 USX registered?

HV54 USX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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