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PE54 XRG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,179 mi
Last recorded137,179 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 XRG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 137,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 127,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,393 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 117,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 102,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,330 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2019 96,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,741 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,369 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,185 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,058 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,256 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,397 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,970 miles

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

front brake disc inner surfaces corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake disc inner surfaces corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,447 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded at outside lip

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,759 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 XRG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE54 XRG, 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 PE54 XRG registered?

PE54 XRG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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