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BT54 FNM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,927 mi
Last recorded150,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 150,927 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion length of sills n/side and o/side,front shocks front springs, front wishbones

eml light on dash

eml light on dash

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 145,231 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 145,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,884 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Nearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT GAITORS PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 135,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view WING MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (ii))

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Nearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front SUSPECT CVJ WORN

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT GAITORS PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,656 miles

SUSPECT CV JOINTS WORN

Fail 29 Mar 2018 127,509 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT CV JOINTS WORN

Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,359 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 87,357 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,898 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,809 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 41,809 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,700 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 FNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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