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MV54 ZGY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,876 mi
Last recorded107,876 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 ZGY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,876 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL rear ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 103,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre chunking/slightly mis-shapen

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion rear axle

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,467 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,419 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,578 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,814 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,995 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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MV54 ZGY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MV54 ZGY, 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 MV54 ZGY registered?

MV54 ZGY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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