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MA54 HHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,931 mi
Last recorded149,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 HHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 149,920 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted and will not retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense worn. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense worn. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongey.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 137,148 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 137,148 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,222 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,222 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,319 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,667 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,666 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,781 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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MA54 HHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA54 HHJ, 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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MA54 HHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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