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BJ54 NME

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,417 miles

Oil leak

BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 96,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BACK BOX EXHAUST CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,902 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Rear silencer peeling

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,804 miles

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

The brakes although meeting MOT spec. would benefit from service or repair.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,780 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,799 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,070 miles

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

some corrosion on front brake discs but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,451 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,783 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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BJ54 NME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ54 NME, 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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BJ54 NME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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