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BT54 LPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,781 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cut on inner sidewall.

slight play on n/s steering rack, but serviceable.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 78,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre slight cut on inner sidewall.

slight play on n/s steering rack, but serviceable.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,187 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,380 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 27 Aug 2008 22,236 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,566 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 LPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

BT54 LPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BT54 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 LPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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