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BT04 URF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,713 mi
Last recorded149,713 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 URF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,713 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 141,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 141,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 136,374 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,615 miles

Rear discs fitted at time of test

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2016 129,003 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 129,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,084 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,167 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,795 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,032 miles

Nearside and offside front-rear discs corroded and worn

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,278 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops splitting

Pass 31 May 2008 5,592 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 5,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,942 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 40,942 miles

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

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

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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BT04 URF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT04 URF, 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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BT04 URF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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