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HW54 HPO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,931 mi
Last recorded60,931 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose over ex back box

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,690 miles

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front , just starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,037 miles

n/s/f outer drive shaft boot, slightly perished

under trays etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,851 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,743 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,976 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,099 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 49,095 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,716 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,837 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 11,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,047 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,718 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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HW54 HPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HW54 HPO, 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 HW54 HPO registered?

HW54 HPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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