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BT54 BWB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

windscreen fitted with black sun strip in swept area but not restricting drivers view of road

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

windscreen fitted with black sun strip in swept area but not restricting drivers view of road

Pass 9 Mar 2019 59,802 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

windscreen fitted with black sun strip in swept area but not restricting drivers view of road

Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,775 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

windscreen fitted with black sun strip in swept area but not restricting drivers view of road

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,195 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced just within beam pattern requirement but deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back washers not working

back wiper deterioated and smearing

front wipers smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 51,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking (tyre 15 years old)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back washers not working

back wiper deterioated and smearing

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,013 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front 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 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 47,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted to front axle only

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,128 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit & perished

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

n/s/f tyre worn no visible tread outer edge

slight squeel from front & rear brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,237 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,237 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,148 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 25,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,801 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 BWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 BT54 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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