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OV54 JSZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 80,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box secondary skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 76,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box secondary skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder,permit ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 72,844 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 69,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone B within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 67,654 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 67,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,690 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,040 miles

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

Offside Rear slight lump in side wall

chips in screen

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,572 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge

screen has small stone chips

Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,572 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge

screen has small stone chips

Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,450 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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OV54 JSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

OV54 JSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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