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SJ54 ZXO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,045 mi
Last recorded54,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZXO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,346 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded(all of

Pass 2 Nov 2019 52,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,210 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both of (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint slight play

o/s/f tyre worn slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,146 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,552 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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SJ54 ZXO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SJ54 ZXO, 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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SJ54 ZXO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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