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PF54 FVR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 FVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 109,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2025 109,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2024 105,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 105,829 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,136 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 102,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,335 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroded

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn to 2.3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3.2mm

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroded

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn to 2.3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3.2mm

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 coil springs corroding

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorating

object hanging from interior mirror

rear silencer corroded

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,113 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside headlights deteriorating

object hanging from interior mirror

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,999 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front exhaust pipe blowing

nearside front brake pads appear to be breaking up

offside front brake pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,596 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,256 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust corroded,back box outer skin

n/s/f diff seal damp

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low aprox 3mm

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,220 miles

offside washer jet poor

Fail 10 Dec 2008 29,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside washer jet poor

Fail 10 Dec 2007 21,089 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,089 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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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PF54 FVR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 PF54 FVR, 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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PF54 FVR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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