MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
general corrosion
slight play in front joints
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + slightly corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + slightly corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal inner (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread area (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf & osf (inner & outter) (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal inner (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread area (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box deterioated
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
play in n/s steering
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf inner steeringarm slight movement
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BX54 TAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BX54 TAU, 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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BX54 TAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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