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BF54 ZLZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 88,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,652 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,786 miles

N/S/R Tyre Slightly Mishapen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,786 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Slightly Mishapen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,042 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,480 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,537 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 40,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,433 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 ZLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF54 ZLZ, 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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BF54 ZLZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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