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PK54 BDF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

289,592 mi
Last recorded289,592 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 BDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 289,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 280,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 273,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 265,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 253,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 241,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 228,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 212,738 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 212,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 198,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 179,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,537 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 134,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,519 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 28 Nov 2011 123,628 miles

front brake disc corroded not affecting brakeing performance

Fail 26 Nov 2010 118,400 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 118,400 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,769 miles

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 113,769 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 101,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,295 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

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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PK54 BDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PK54 BDF, 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 PK54 BDF registered?

PK54 BDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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