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BU04 PGF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 PGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 116,459 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside & offside drive shafts corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 103,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,561 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,836 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 75,947 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,389 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,610 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,046 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,273 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 PGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BU04 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

BU04 PGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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