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VE54 AZA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,034 mi
Last recorded122,034 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 AZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 122,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 122,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,571 miles

Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,156 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 112,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,726 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,726 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,761 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour And O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,674 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 85,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,193 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 26 Nov 2007 21,120 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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VE54 AZA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VE54 AZA, 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 VE54 AZA registered?

VE54 AZA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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