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HY54 OSM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,761 mi
Last recorded179,761 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OSM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 179,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 142,863 miles

HIGH HAND BRAKE

Pass 18 Mar 2023 130,840 miles

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

high hand brake

Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,709 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,285 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,329 miles

engine covers fittedf

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fittedf

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,023 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop broken

engine cover obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,648 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop broken

engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,037 miles

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,021 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 24,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,313 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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HY54 OSM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige 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 HY54 OSM, 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 HY54 OSM registered?

HY54 OSM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is HY54 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 OSM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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