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NL04 BFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 BFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic floor covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,438 miles

both front tyres worn on edges / cracking / worn close to wear marks

cracking to both rear tyres

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges / cracking / worn close to wear marks

cracking to both rear tyres

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,333 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 BFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NL04 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

NL04 BFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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