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BG54 KVJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,361 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf osf (shock absorber reduced damping effect

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr& osr (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly corrodded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,289 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,588 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,560 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 17,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 KVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG54 KVJ, 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 KVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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