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NL04 BFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,121 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,919 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to twi (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,761 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 119,761 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking connection to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,043 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 100,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,603 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2014 84,087 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 84,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 78,119 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2011 61,403 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 61,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,116 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,573 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,855 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 BFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL04 BFZ, 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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NL04 BFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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