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BT54 BVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,872 mi
Last recorded71,872 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 66,800 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake fliud is dark

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 50,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,961 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 44,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 34,925 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,400 miles

advise rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,754 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,536 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT54 BVZ, 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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What year was BT54 BVZ registered?

BT54 BVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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