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VU54 ZSX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,839 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2024 119,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,518 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2022 111,896 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,777 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,826 miles

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

front number plate damaged

headlamps cloudy

Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,824 miles

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

mil lamp illuminated

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

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

front number plate damaged

headlamps cloudy

Pass 9 May 2019 86,128 miles

Exhuast system slightly deteriourated

Fail 9 May 2019 86,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhuast system slightly deteriourated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,575 miles

advise exhaust leak

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise exhaust leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,853 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,853 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

advise ns os rear indicaters faded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,540 miles

Offside Rear cracking in walls

front brake discs slight lip on

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracking in walls

front brake discs slight lip on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,182 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,184 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,799 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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VU54 ZSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU54 ZSX, 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 VU54 ZSX registered?

VU54 ZSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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