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NL04 BFN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,878 mi
Last recorded69,878 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 BFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,587 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 49,293 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,293 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,362 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,394 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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NL04 BFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NL04 BFN, 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 NL04 BFN registered?

NL04 BFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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