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MV54 ZHP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 ZHP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 97,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 97,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement / 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer shocker casing corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

handbrake travel / advise adjustment

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / advise replacement / 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer shocker casing corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer jet blocked

handbrake travel / advise adjustment

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 84,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 - 4 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak coming from radiator fan switch

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

parking brake requires adjustment

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,575 miles

coolant leak coming from radiator fan switch

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside headlamp lense faded

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside headlamp lense faded

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine

tyre size: 165/70 R14 81T

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak on radiator fan switch

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

nearside front tyre is 12 years old

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leak on radiator fan switch

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

nearside front tyre is 12 years old

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,160 miles

Nearside 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lh front brake hose carrier bracket insecure causing brake hose to chafe on hub carrier

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adjust parking brake

boot access.....

engine sump damage

front tyres .....low tread

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,948 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear washer not working

Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,596 miles

high level brake light has 5 bulbs which are not working

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

reversing lights not working

tyre size: 165/70R14 81T

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,870 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside windscreen wiper worn

rear wiperblade worn

tyre size: 167/70R14 T

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,545 miles

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

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

nearside rear door card seal letting in rain water

offside rear door card seal letting in rain water

rear washer jet not working

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,849 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,389 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 ZHP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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