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BU04 KFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 116,524 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,966 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 114,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,048 miles

screen chipped

screen chipped

Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,039 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking nearside rear hub. (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick due to lip on discs (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

screen chipped

screen chipped

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,944 miles

Corrosion on offside outer sill .

Screen chipped.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,213 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,515 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre partially wearing on outer tread edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,758 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,242 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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BU04 KFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BU04 KFE, 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 BU04 KFE registered?

BU04 KFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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