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OV54 JTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,057 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 111,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 107,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,129 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 99,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,525 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,302 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,892 miles

EXAUST EMISSION JUST PASS ON 2ND TEST

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,892 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH WIPER BLADES VERY WORN

EXAUST EMISSION JUST PASS ON 2ND TEST

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,390 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 27,390 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 JTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

OV54 JTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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