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LT54 OWX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,055 mi
Last recorded137,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 OWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,868 miles

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 17 Nov 2023 128,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

parking brake has little reserve travel but meets test criteria, system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,123 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking seal on joint to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,905 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 90,766 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Cant open (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.00,,,limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,309 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 65,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,620 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,608 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,950 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front inner side wall has started cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre insidewall cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,218 miles

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

tracking out

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,466 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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LT54 OWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LT54 OWX, 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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LT54 OWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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