2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DX54 OFD
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 66,402 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX54 OFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 66,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX54 OFD 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 OFD) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DX54 OFD Mileage History
- 04/04/202364,467 mi
- 27/03/202464,988 mi+521 mi
- 03/04/202464,997 mi+9 mi
- 06/02/202565,422 mi+425 mi
- 09/02/202666,402 mi+980 mi
Average of roughly 678 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: Good
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