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BT04 WPA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 WPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 102,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

tail and mid pipe getting shabby

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and has a blow from flexible and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 95,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and has a blow from flexible and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 91,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,528 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advise headlamp polish.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,002 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,829 miles

tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,557 miles

back box outer skin is corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to crack

both rear indicators are starting to show white light

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 41,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 31,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,250 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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BT04 WPA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT04 WPA, 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 WPA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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