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BU54 NVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,564 mi
Last recorded153,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 NVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 153,564 miles

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

f/o/s and f/n/s tyres worn on edges

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2015 142,603 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 142,603 miles

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

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

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

advise uneven wear on o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Jan 2014 123,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 123,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,777 miles

both rear shockabsorbers in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2011 95,350 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 94,759 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 25 Nov 2010 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BU54 NVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU54 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 NVZ registered?

BU54 NVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is BU54 NVZ safe to buy?

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