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VN54 OWA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,415 mi
Last recorded77,415 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 77,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 67,382 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,995 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 25,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,961 miles

vacuum hose to brake servo perished

Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,563 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 25,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 24,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,681 miles

all tyres perished along tread pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,580 miles

brake servo hose starting to split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,250 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,936 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,636 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,959 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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VN54 OWA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VN54 OWA, 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 VN54 OWA registered?

VN54 OWA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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