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HV54 ZHM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,966 mi
Last recorded49,966 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 ZHM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,833 miles

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,418 miles

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2019 40,414 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

All brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,811 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,185 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,763 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 12,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 ZHM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HV54 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

HV54 ZHM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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