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MV54 ZHL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,802 mi
Last recorded115,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 ZHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,802 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,783 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 105,783 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,769 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo oil return pipe to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,241 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,617 miles

rear exhaust back-box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,124 miles

Rear hi-level brake light inopp

Fail 14 Oct 2015 85,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear hi-level brake light inopp

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,351 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,043 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,650 miles

N/S/F Tyre small cut in tread

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,350 miles

Slight play in both front consul bushes.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,819 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 ZHL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZHL, 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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MV54 ZHL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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