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BT54 FNJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,277 mi
Last recorded139,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 139,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill coroded (front too) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill surface corrosion

Offside outer sill surface corrosion

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

Fail 14 May 2019 103,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill surface corrosion

Offside outer sill surface corrosion

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 70,904 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

product on front headlights but no affecting beam pattern

Pass 5 May 2016 66,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 66,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,003 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,217 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,418 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 FNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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