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PN54 BDE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,241 mi
Last recorded190,241 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 BDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 190,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake just passed needs ajjustment and clean

tail box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 178,754 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 178,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 161,808 miles

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

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

TAILBOX CORRODED

Pass 3 May 2017 150,222 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 150,222 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable inner arm excess play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 138,268 miles

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 30 Apr 2016 138,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 6 May 2015 132,738 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tailbox corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

tailbox corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 122,754 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 122,754 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 116,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 116,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside front track arm has slight play. not excessive at this time.

rear bump stops perished and fallen down.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside front track arm has slight play. not excessive at this time.

rear bump stops perished and fallen down.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,464 miles

REAR BUMP STOPS PERRISHED

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,716 miles

both rear bump stops perished ;rear tyres getting low in tread [3/4mm]

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,664 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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PN54 BDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 PN54 BDE, 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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PN54 BDE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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