2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DX54 HVZ
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 171,295 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX54 HVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 171,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX54 HVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (DX54 HVZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DX54 HVZ Mileage History
- 27/09/2023154,275 mi
- 03/10/2024162,188 mi+7,913 mi
- 03/10/2024162,188 mi
- 02/10/2025171,295 mi+9,107 mi
- 02/10/2025171,295 mi
Average of roughly 8,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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