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BT54 BVW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,035 mi
Last recorded63,035 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,035 miles

INSP Light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

INSP Light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,067 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service light on

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,665 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,869 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,104 miles

N/S/F lower arm rear bush has slight play.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,213 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,213 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,371 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,336 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 31,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,762 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 16,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 9,449 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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BT54 BVW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT54 BVW, 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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BT54 BVW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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