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OV54 CLF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,197 mi
Last recorded146,197 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CLF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 146,197 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,233 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,410 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 126,403 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of o/s/f pads. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,097 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements 16 percent

Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 118,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 115,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 115,086 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,639 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 51,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,621 miles

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

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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OV54 CLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OV54 CLF, 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 OV54 CLF registered?

OV54 CLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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