CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT54 BWA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,167 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 132,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,619 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 127,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,253 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,314 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 114,314 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 97,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 89,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 51,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,779 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 10,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,264 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT54 BWA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BT54 BWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT54 BWA?

You can check the full history of BT54 BWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT54 BWA registered?

BT54 BWA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is BT54 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 BWA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT54 BWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT54 BWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.