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2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

106,156 mi
Last recorded106,156 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 UNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,749 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlight images just visible

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 11 Dec 2024 103,749 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlight images just visible

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 29 Dec 2023 101,388 miles

both headlight images just visible

Fail 20 Dec 2023 101,357 miles

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

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlight images just visible

Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,434 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,434 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,283 miles

both side dipped beam images just visible

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,877 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,070 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,782 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,175 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 66,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,107 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 41,212 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 41,212 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,786 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 30,685 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,644 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,455 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 24,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 21,419 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,419 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,490 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 18,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,760 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,354 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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PO54 UNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 PO54 UNK, 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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PO54 UNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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