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KE04 BWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

197,625 mi
Last recorded197,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 BWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 197,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 197,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 190,656 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 190,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 185,244 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 181,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 181,969 miles

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

Both front discs look worn with lip.

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 173,567 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 173,567 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 147,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 149,786 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,524 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 87,060 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 87,060 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KE04 BWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KE04 BWJ, 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 KE04 BWJ registered?

KE04 BWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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