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KU54 WCX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,998 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. leaver has long travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 142,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 138,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 138,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,270 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 134,249 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 130,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2022 130,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber is leaking

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves are deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2021 125,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber is leaking

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves are deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,924 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 121,920 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,952 miles

Front headlight lenses deteriorated

Rear both offside and nearside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,402 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor

Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens hazy and possibly bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front headlamp aim poor - lens hazy

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,349 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,366 miles

offside and nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,328 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated but not considered to be excessive quite yet

both headlamp lenses deteriorated giving a poor beam pattern

o/s/r lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,303 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,443 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 64,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,959 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,267 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 31,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cosmetic body damage to offside rear 1/4

underside of vehicle covered in plastic belly trays

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,805 miles

cosmetic body damage to offside rear 1/4

underside of vehicle covered in plastic belly trays

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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KU54 WCX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KU54 WCX, 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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KU54 WCX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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