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LV54 EAE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,247 mi
Last recorded120,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 EAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 120,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 119,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,702 miles

Nearside Lower Side sill front to rear undertray plastics fitted

Offside Lower Side sill front to rear undertray plastics fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamps discoloured

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Fail 23 Oct 2018 48,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamps discoloured

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,614 miles

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 43,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 43,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 37,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 24,048 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,751 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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LV54 EAE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV54 EAE, 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 LV54 EAE registered?

LV54 EAE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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