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BK54 YFD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

206,712 mi
Last recorded206,712 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 206,712 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 199,290 miles

Head light lens misted both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 186,220 miles

Headlight lenses dull / faded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shockers swollen and corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 175,000 miles

Boost pipe not connected correctly at offside front lower joint and weeping oil .

Headlight lenses dull / Faded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 175,000 miles

Boost pipe not connected correctly at offside front lower joint and weeping oil .

Headlight lenses dull / Faded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 164,484 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 164,484 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 152,722 miles

Exhaust joints very corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,317 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes are worn

Nearside rear handbrake arm at caliper and cable are binding slightly

Offside Front Brake disc pitted / corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,491 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 130,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,536 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,536 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 107,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,697 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,802 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,802 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,676 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,673 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,455 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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BK54 YFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK54 YFD, 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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BK54 YFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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