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PN54 KVE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 KVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 117,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,473 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 108,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,898 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 102,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,057 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slight deterioration

Fail 26 Jul 2021 92,057 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))

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

Rear exhaust silencer slight deterioration

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 83,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,826 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,826 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,952 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,429 miles

Front service brakes 22% imbalance

offside + nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

slight movement on offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,230 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,743 miles

All four tyres starting to crack in between tread.

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,743 miles

All four tyres starting to crack in between tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,588 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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PN54 KVE 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 69.2%.

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 PN54 KVE, 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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PN54 KVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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