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BG54 UPR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UPR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake travel

vehicle muddy just about testable

Fail 2 Dec 2020 119,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake travel

vehicle muddy just about testable

Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,492 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray loose on one side

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox rough

handbrake travel high

wipers just clearing 19"

Fail 11 Dec 2018 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox rough

handbrake travel high

wipers just clearing 19"

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,891 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Headlamp adjusters appear to not work (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front seat belt webbing is twisted

Offside rear tyre slightly worn to inside edge

Rear exhaust silencer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 75,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,605 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,563 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,300 miles

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats: seatbelts not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,999 miles

childseats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats; seatbelts not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,343 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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BG54 UPR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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