MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Light damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Light damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked not showing white light to rear
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Light edge wear on front tyres
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Light edge wear on front tyres
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi in poor condition
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on edges
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on edges
Exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
light damage to front flexi pipe
osf seat belt slow to retract
slight smear front wipers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
light damage to front flexi pipe
osf seat belt slow to retract
slight smear front wipers
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres cracking in tread
both rear tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre near legal limit
both rear tyres cracking in tread
both rear tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre near legal limit
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BU04 GHB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 BU04 GHB, 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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BU04 GHB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.
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