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HW54 HPP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,161 mi
Last recorded109,161 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HPP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 109,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 109,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,631 miles

Central exhaust clamp defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central exhaust clamp defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering tie rod has play

Offside Rear tyre fitted the wrong way round

exhaust clamp has coroded away

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering tie rod has play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre fitted the wrong way round

exhaust clamp has coroded away

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,956 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,228 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,182 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,554 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 48,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,952 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,125 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,778 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 HPP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW54 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

HW54 HPP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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