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WU54 HGD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 70,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 68,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,317 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 55,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,667 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,339 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,355 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,575 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,575 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,145 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,142 miles

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

both rear tyres low and perished in sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,029 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,590 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn and perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Small cut n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,971 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,617 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,612 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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WU54 HGD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 WU54 HGD, 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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WU54 HGD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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