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PJ54 AEF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,738 mi
Last recorded63,738 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 AEF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 63,738 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished through tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 63,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished through tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,650 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,051 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,555 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 56,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,620 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 54,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,351 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,663 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,724 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 34,724 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,648 miles

Slight judder on front brakes.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,723 miles

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

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

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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PJ54 AEF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 PJ54 AEF, 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 PJ54 AEF registered?

PJ54 AEF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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