2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · OY54 VVJ
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 105,773 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY54 VVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 105,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY54 VVJ 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 (OY54 VVJ) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
OY54 VVJ Mileage History
- 05/06/2023101,491 mi
- 20/05/2024103,000 mi+1,509 mi
- 07/05/2025104,397 mi+1,397 mi
- 22/05/2026105,773 mi+1,376 mi
- 26/05/2026105,773 mi
Average of roughly 1,440 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: Average
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