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PE54 EVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211,563 mi
Last recorded211,563 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 EVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 211,563 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Position lamp not working both front side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire falling off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front both sides steering rack damp

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) not tight ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 196,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 8 Jan 2025 196,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2024 185,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 185,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 181,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 168,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 159,037 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 159,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 156,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,494 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,494 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,158 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,729 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,276 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

ns wiper blade slightly split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,495 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,307 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 14,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,299 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 EVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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