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HY54 VXJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,724 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SIDEWALL SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 94,724 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS (4.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SIDEWALL SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot starting to split

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover stating to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,700 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 90,691 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Rackend (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Rack end (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic under trays fitted

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,653 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,601 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,743 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES BADLY WORN

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,234 miles

CHILD SEATS IN REAR

Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

CHILD SEATS IN REAR

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks in tread of nsr tyre

slight blow from rear silencer

wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2014 61,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,743 miles

both ns front & rear tyres worn low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,905 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,995 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 VXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

HY54 VXJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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