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OU54 XAY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,065 mi
Last recorded204,065 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 XAY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 204,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under tray fitted

signs of general surface rust and corrosion to underbody rear end sills and components

signs of previous repairs carried out covered in thick black substance

Pass 30 Aug 2022 195,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 195,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 186,470 miles

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn/have play.

Both headlights clouded/beam patterns poor.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear wiper perished.

Various brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 186,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn/have play.

Both headlights clouded/beam patterns poor.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear wiper perished.

Various brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 172,658 miles

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn/have slight play.

Both headlights clouded/beam patterns poor.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on edges (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on edges (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various brake pipes greased.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,389 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play/becoming worn

both headlamps becoming lenses faded and beam patterns getting poor

front brake pads getting low,required in approx 4000 miles

n.s washer poor

o.s front bumper/wing damaged

o.s mirror cracked but view ok

o.s rear tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,870 miles

Damage to o/s/f bumper/wing.

Front discs becoming corroded.

Headlights clouded.

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear discs corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner/outer edges.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 145,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damage to o/s/f bumper/wing.

Front discs becoming corroded.

Headlights clouded.

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear discs corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner/outer edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,786 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 131,786 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,949 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,084 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,799 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,957 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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OU54 XAY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU54 XAY, 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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OU54 XAY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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