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PE54 EVJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,117 mi
Last recorded188,117 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 EVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 188,117 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 168,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 163,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 149,424 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 149,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nsr osr (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,793 miles

all brake discs corroded

chip to screen

Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,793 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

chip to screen

Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,002 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bump stops breaking up

rear discs poor

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 85,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,513 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,170 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,369 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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PE54 EVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PE54 EVJ, 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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PE54 EVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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