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SK54 BYR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

218,625 mi
Last recorded218,625 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 BYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 218,625 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper sticking slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2025 215,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 26 Feb 2024 211,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 211,681 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 210,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 207,783 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 205,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 202,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 199,080 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 196,263 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 192,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 179,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension lowered.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 166,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 154,198 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2012 153,884 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge slightly

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,361 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight play o/s steering arm

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Nov 2011 138,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight play o/s steering arm

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 19 Nov 2010 121,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,248 miles

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,265 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,862 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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SK54 BYR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SK54 BYR, 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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SK54 BYR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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