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BA04 CYC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,865 mi
Last recorded88,865 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 88,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Mil light illuminated

N/s + o/s rear shock absorber protective covers insecure.

Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 21 May 2015 81,036 miles

both rear shocker asborber covers insecure

damage to nearside sill,side wing and door

eml light active

exhaust corrded in places

intermitant missfire on engine

nearside and offside rear child seats fitted

nearside front spare wheel fitted but same size tyre fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2015 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front spare wheel fitted but same size tyre fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear shocker asborber covers insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside sill,side wing and door

eml light active

exhaust corrded in places

intermitant missfire on engine

nearside and offside rear child seats fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 77,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

engine tick over uneven

exhaust corroded in places & front flex leaking

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

steel wheel on nearside front & rest alloys

Fail 14 May 2014 77,307 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

engine tick over uneven

exhaust corroded in places & front flex leaking

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

steel wheel on nearside front & rest alloys

Pass 22 May 2013 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear indicators & offside front discloured

corrosion on coil springs

damage to nearside front door,wing,sill

eml light active

exhaust corroded in places

front wipers worn

wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emgine management light on

Fail 22 May 2012 70,859 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front door,wing and sill

engine management light remains illuminated

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Fail 17 May 2011 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 54,767 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 54,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,635 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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BA04 CYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA04 CYC, 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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What year was BA04 CYC registered?

BA04 CYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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