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SB54 KBV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,474 mi
Last recorded156,474 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 KBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,474 miles

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))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 153,640 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 153,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 146,570 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,217 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,309 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,886 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,495 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 89,495 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,997 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,565 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,196 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2013 58,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,140 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,071 miles

air bag light is on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2008 12,114 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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SB54 KBV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB54 KBV, 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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SB54 KBV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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