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PJ54 VSA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,565 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 93,561 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 85,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,514 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 76,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,827 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,498 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,884 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,882 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 39,882 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil on min level

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,018 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 36,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,713 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,713 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,524 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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PJ54 VSA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

PJ54 VSA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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