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KN54 BWZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,188 mi
Last recorded59,188 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,188 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Aug 2025 59,188 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,290 miles

surface corrosion to front brakes and suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 1 Nov 2022 58,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,284 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded heavily

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,412 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded heavily

Pass 31 May 2016 55,873 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,800 miles

front brake judder

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,869 miles

both front wishbone mouts worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,795 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,042 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY / RECOMMEND O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES REPLACED WITH MODIFIED V.A.G. BUSHES

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,314 miles

A few bulbs are blown in the high level brake light unit

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2008 31,314 miles

A few bulbs are blown in the high level brake light unit

Nearside sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,571 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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KN54 BWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN54 BWZ, 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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KN54 BWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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