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BG54 URB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,752 mi
Last recorded62,752 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 URB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,479 miles

front wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,527 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,302 miles

Drivers seat belt will only retract with help.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,301 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat will only retract with help.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,839 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,113 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,933 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 41,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

variation front brakes

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 URB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URB, 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 BG54 URB registered?

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

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