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NL04 BHE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,993 mi
Last recorded130,993 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 130,993 miles

headlights misting but not effecting light output

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear indicators starting to discolour

Pass 31 May 2016 124,263 miles

N/S/& O/S Headlights starting to mist over

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 113,598 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 102,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,758 miles

Handbrake travel only just met limits.

Rear silencer outer skin split & corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,266 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

discs rusty

noise on rear wheels

underbody cover

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,988 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 65,988 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML on dash

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,728 miles

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

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 BHE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BHE, 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 BHE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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