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BG54 KVA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 144,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,438 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 137,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,310 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 129,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,980 miles

Nearside number plate light dull

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both upprr plastic covers (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 119,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside number plate light dull

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both upprr plastic covers (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,622 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2013 109,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to hold engine rpm at around 2500- 3000

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,937 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,813 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 45,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,905 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

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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BG54 KVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG54 KVA, 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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BG54 KVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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