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LX54 HTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 HTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 111,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 111,516 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,275 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 95,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,265 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play from n/s/f wheel,possibly rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror casing damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,672 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,777 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,920 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,250 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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LX54 HTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 LX54 HTU, 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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LX54 HTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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