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2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · EX54 TKA

EX54 TKA

2004 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 80,287 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024.

Make & Model
SKODA FABIA
Year / Origin
2004 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Oct 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
80,287 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Oct 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent clean pass record over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 17 October 2023 at 80,287 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistency mirrors the results from 2019 through 2022, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the car to a standard that avoided immediate mechanical or structural failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle. With a total of 80,287 miles, the car has averaged approximately 3,649 miles per year. Between October 2019 and October 2023, the vehicle covered only 2,478 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of stationary time. While this low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often invites issues with the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid chemistry due to atmospheric age rather than mechanical friction. Because the MOT history shows no recorded mechanical faults, a physical inspection must focus on age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. A buyer should specifically check for perished suspension bushes, split rubber hoses, and dry-rotted tyres which frequently affect low-use vehicles. Given the vehicle's age, the structural integrity of the chassis and sills requires a close examination for hidden corrosion, as the MOT test only identifies rust once it has reached a threshold of structural weakness.
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EX54 TKA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
  • 80,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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EX54 TKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 00:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (EX54 TKA) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

EX54 TKA Mileage History

  1. 15/10/202179,604 mi
  2. 18/10/202279,860 mi+256 mi
  3. 17/10/202380,287 mi+427 mi

Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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