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OV54 VXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,896 mi
Last recorded126,896 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 125,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 120,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 116,460 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,135 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - slightly cloudy, with condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,220 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - poor beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60-R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - 19" & 21" (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,815 miles

Central high level stop light not working

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 93,815 miles

Central high level stop light not working

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

Headlamp aim too low adjusted using driver's switch (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,403 miles

centre (high level) stop light not working

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,403 miles

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

centre (high level) stop light not working

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,455 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps both UV damaged - poor images

Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,640 miles

Front passenger seatbelt retracting mechanism weak.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 28,890 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,890 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 VXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

OV54 VXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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