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RA54 VNC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,719 mi
Last recorded33,719 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VNC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 33,719 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 33,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,375 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,525 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 27,523 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 24,031 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,675 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,914 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,147 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 11,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,261 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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RA54 VNC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA54 VNC, 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 RA54 VNC registered?

RA54 VNC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2004.

Is RA54 VNC safe to buy?

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