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WJ54 PVD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,787 mi
Last recorded50,787 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 PVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 50,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 50,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 45,977 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 45,977 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,411 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 27 Aug 2024 43,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,493 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear wiper blade defective

large under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2023 41,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

large under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,540 miles

Nearside Front damage to wing

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 39,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front damage to wing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing unevenly/feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 21 Aug 2020 36,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,339 miles

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

large under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 35,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

large under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,324 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,324 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,869 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 30,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm support bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm support bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,316 miles

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Fail 31 Aug 2007 9,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

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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WJ54 PVD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ54 PVD, 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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WJ54 PVD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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