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OV54 MYT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,316 mi
Last recorded157,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 MYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 157,316 miles

EML light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 143,995 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 139,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocker covers broken

Fail 31 Oct 2023 139,002 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shocker covers broken

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper, parking brake lever is sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded & peeling off

Rear shock absorber cover are loose- both sides

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light is on

Fail 29 Oct 2022 127,081 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16- outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake caliper, parking brake lever is sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded & peeling off

Rear shock absorber cover are loose- both sides

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Oct 2021 113,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16- just on limit- flat spots around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots- just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded- inner face- more so o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded- outer skin peeling off

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f outer cv boot split on clip side

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,885 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,733 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,966 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,966 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,395 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside rear perished

Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,395 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside rear perished

Pass 3 May 2011 28,570 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,765 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,080 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 MYT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MYT, 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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OV54 MYT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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