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KT54 TJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,908 mi
Last recorded131,908 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 TJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 131,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

various underbody components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 131,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 121,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 112,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2021 87,376 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% recorded with failure being 30%, condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has a corrosion band formed, both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens badly cracked but not allowing white light to show

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 76,558 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Little reserve travel left on Hand/Parking brake lever

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens badly cracked but not allowing white light to show

Various damage to the vehicle body and bumpers and nearside rear lower mount bent/twisted

Fail 27 Sep 2020 76,558 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Little reserve travel left on Hand/Parking brake lever

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens badly cracked but not allowing white light to show

Various damage to the vehicle body and bumpers and nearside rear lower mount bent/twisted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,071 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front and rear bumper damage

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,052 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,306 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake performance just within limits.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,482 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,482 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,541 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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KT54 TJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KT54 TJX, 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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KT54 TJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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