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BJ54 OSB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,542 mi
Last recorded49,542 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 49,542 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,182 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,503 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 10,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,267 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 OSB 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 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 BJ54 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 OSB registered?

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

Is BJ54 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 OSB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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