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MT54 HHZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,138 mi
Last recorded188,138 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 HHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 188,138 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2022 188,138 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 161,350 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,228 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 130,208 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 126,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 126,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,122 miles

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,119 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge(195/50/15v)

offside front tyre bald on inside edge(195/50/15v)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,420 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,322 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,313 miles

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

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

topped up engine oil with 1 litre for smoke test

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,503 miles

advise front+rear brake discs scored+corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 38,965 miles

brake lineings to be checked all round.

seek replacement tyres with 30 days / tyres worn on iner and outer edges due to wheel tracking.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,552 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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MT54 HHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT54 HHZ, 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 MT54 HHZ registered?

MT54 HHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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