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VK54 WYB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,634 mi
Last recorded53,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,634 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 53,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 39,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 37,947 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,960 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,436 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 36,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks to tread and to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks to tread and to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,106 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 34,061 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,142 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 23 Nov 2016 33,142 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,261 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,575 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,444 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,660 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2008 5,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 3,328 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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VK54 WYB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VK54 WYB, 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 VK54 WYB registered?

VK54 WYB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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