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KE54 HMY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,917 mi
Last recorded106,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 HMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 106,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,166 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 105,162 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 102,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,804 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps lenes opaque clean (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,292 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque no pattern offside looks same (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,067 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 86,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamp opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights starting to deteriorate

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights starting to deteriorate

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both head lights starting to deteriorate

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,155 miles

movement in steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,151 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads look low

movement in steering rack inner ball joints

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bottom wishbone rear bush cracking

offsode front bottom wishbone rear bush cracking

rear slincer box starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,670 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,726 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,851 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,575 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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KE54 HMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KE54 HMY, 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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KE54 HMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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