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YH54 HPE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 HPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 50,391 miles

Front Coolant leak rad !!! ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 45,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,585 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 41,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,342 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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YH54 HPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YH54 HPE, 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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YH54 HPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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