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BJ54 OSD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central some corrosion to silencer

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside some play at inner rack joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake system warning lamp flashing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside some play in steering rack inner joint

all four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

corrosion to mid silencer

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside some play in steering rack inner joint

all four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

corrosion to mid silencer

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,087 miles

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 3 Mar 2017 66,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,059 miles

O/S/R tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 21 May 2015 46,058 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

O/S/R tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 18 May 2015 46,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 40,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 40,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 37,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OSD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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