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PN54 BDZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,897 mi
Last recorded215,897 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 BDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 215,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded will need attention in future (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres are at low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 215,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded will need attention in future (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres are at low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 206,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 194,576 miles

both sills very corroded will require attention

Fail 6 Nov 2020 194,576 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both sills very corroded will require attention

Pass 29 May 2019 177,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 177,371 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 162,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 162,634 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 140,663 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight Wear In Front Inner Anti Roll Bar Bushes. Collar Cracked O/S

Pass 24 May 2016 120,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear Tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 120,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear Tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 107,608 miles

ns front washer jet doesnt spray any mor it just splurges out

osf inner anti roll bar collar cracked but not moved yet

rear brakes corroding on inner surface

Fail 27 May 2015 107,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

ns front washer jet doesnt spray any mor it just splurges out

osf inner anti roll bar collar cracked but not moved yet

rear brakes corroding on inner surface

Pass 9 May 2014 97,536 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2014 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2013 88,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack end worn behind boot near side of the car

Pass 13 May 2013 88,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack end worn behind boot near side of the car

Pass 11 May 2012 81,375 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s rear brake caliper parking brake lever sticking

Fail 11 May 2012 81,375 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s rear brake caliper parking brake lever sticking

Pass 10 May 2011 72,287 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 72,287 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,476 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cutting heavily on inner edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,933 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 BDZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BDZ, 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 BDZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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