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BX54 VFC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner tie rod excessive freeplay

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 54,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,939 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,849 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,619 miles

front/rear number plates deterioating

slight play/knock through steering rack

splits in front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in tread

both headlamp aims distorting

front & rear number plates deterioating

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,478 miles

cut in osr tyre

front/rear number plates deterioating

movement/cracking in front wishbone bushes

rear tyres cracking

slight play through steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2015 35,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in osr tyre

front/rear number plates deterioating

movement/cracking in front wishbone bushes

rear tyres cracking

slight play through steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,997 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting/movement

osr tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,433 miles

movement in front wishbone bushes

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,049 miles

slight cracking on nsr tyre,slight wear in front wishbone bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,118 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges,all four tyres cracking

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,542 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 16,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,035 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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BX54 VFC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BX54 VFC, 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 BX54 VFC registered?

BX54 VFC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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