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BW04 VBJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,726 mi
Last recorded44,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 44,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,266 miles

Front Both tyres over 10 years old.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 44,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Both tyres over 10 years old.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,884 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 43,882 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,364 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 43,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Fit new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,023 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 40,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 39,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,499 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,515 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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BW04 VBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BW04 VBJ, 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 BW04 VBJ registered?

BW04 VBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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