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KE54 JVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 JVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 145,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 120,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,213 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 114,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,487 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 100,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,012 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,199 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner outer (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,204 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,850 miles

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

O/s/f tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 49,013 miles

Advise:front exhaust flexi section detiorating & slight exhaust leak

Advise:front wipers x2 judder & smear screen

Advise:n/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber brake reaction bush perishing

Advise:o/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber brake reaction bush weak & split/perishing

Advise:o/s/r tyre has multiple nails in it

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,013 miles

Advise:front exhaust flexi section detiorating & slight exhaust leak

Advise:front wipers x2 judder & smear screen

Advise:n/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber brake reaction bush perishing

Advise:o/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber brake reaction bush weak & split/perishing

Advise:o/s/r tyre has multiple nails in it

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,467 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,129 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 JVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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