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MT54 HJA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,320 mi
Last recorded178,320 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 HJA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 178,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both outer sills

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2017 171,519 miles

Nearside Front abs wire under strain

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

sills rusty and some damage

Fail 10 May 2017 171,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front abs wire under strain

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

sills rusty and some damage

Pass 26 Feb 2016 161,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 137,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 136,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,465 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,168 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 85,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,488 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HJA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJA, 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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MT54 HJA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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