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RX54 HBN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,821 mi
Last recorded26,821 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 26,326 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor operation

Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,826 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor operation n/s/f compensates

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 25,433 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 24,896 miles

Covers and trays obscuring view

Fail 11 Nov 2021 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Covers and trays obscuring view

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,282 miles

both front headlamps starting to tarnish

Pass 1 Nov 2019 23,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers obscuring view

Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,995 miles

both front arm rear bushes starting to perish

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,754 miles

both front arm rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,426 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 18,459 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,470 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 17,465 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,429 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 29 Oct 2010 12,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,117 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 9,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,438 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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RX54 HBN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 RX54 HBN, 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 RX54 HBN registered?

RX54 HBN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RX54 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 HBN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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