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BK54 YFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,566 mi
Last recorded137,566 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,566 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 137,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,781 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,920 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 113,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,592 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 93,588 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,205 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt with leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust corroded & heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,718 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted obstructing view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt with leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust corroded & heat shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,161 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,161 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,484 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

service light on

Fail 1 Sep 2012 71,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front outer tyre wall damadged

under body shield fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

under body & engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

under body & engine covers fitted

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 YFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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