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KV54 GHX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,357 mi
Last recorded108,357 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 GHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,648 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 104,580 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Power steering component leaking leaking from steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 101,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlights cloudy and effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner and outer discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear fog light stays on when lights are on

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,022 miles

All tyres are worn close to the legal limit

OSF and OSR brakes are binding slightly

OSF anti roll bar link gator split slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,336 miles

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly split

NSF cv boot is leaking grease slightly

OSR brake is binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,916 miles

All brake discs are corroded

All brakes are binding slightly

Slight air leak from servo pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2012 90,852 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,103 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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KV54 GHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KV54 GHX, 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 KV54 GHX registered?

KV54 GHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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