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BF54 ZLY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,024 mi
Last recorded42,024 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,024 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s - lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,377 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 36,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,425 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,364 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,972 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,978 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

front tyres worn inner and outer treads front tyres cracking and splitting on walls

Fail 5 Sep 2014 23,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

front tyres worn inner and outer treads front tyres cracking and splitting on walls

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,704 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer treads

offside washer needs slight attention

Fail 28 Aug 2012 19,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,088 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,265 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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BF54 ZLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF54 ZLY, 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 BF54 ZLY registered?

BF54 ZLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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