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OY54 VUR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 VUR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 132,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and starting to come off

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,626 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 115,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,194 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 106,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,495 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,351 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged twisted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,651 miles

slight damage to nearside sill at front and rear

Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper leaking from union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight damage to nearside sill at front and rear

Fail 3 Oct 2017 89,648 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,172 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 80,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,321 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,515 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,223 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside-nearside rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY54 VUR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY54 VUR, 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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OY54 VUR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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