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HX54 OPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

exhaust rear section rusty

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust all system poor and rusty

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system poor and rusty in places

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust system poor and rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust system overall rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,597 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 97,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 94,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter. (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,688 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,850 miles

rear exhaust box corrded

small blow to front exhaust pip

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 12 Jan 2015 83,726 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,824 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear bump stop is split.

Rear exhaust box casing is rusty.

Slight play in nearside inner track rod joint.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,612 miles

Nearside rear bumpstop is split.

Slight play in offside inner track rod joint.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,732 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 45,691 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres void of tread on edges not measurable tread

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,026 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 39,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,483 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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HX54 OPV 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 73.1%.

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 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 HX54 OPV, 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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HX54 OPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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