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BU54 YNL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,908 mi
Last recorded163,908 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 163,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 163,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 156,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has a cut in its outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2014 156,728 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has a cut in its outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2013 149,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 136,341 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,927 miles

front console bushes starting to split

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,734 miles

off sides steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,746 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YNL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

BU54 YNL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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