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SG54 BTZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,263 mi
Last recorded132,263 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,263 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 132,263 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,774 miles

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

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,260 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 112,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,764 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped and pitted

offside rear bump stop perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,132 miles

both front brake discs lipped and pitted

offside rear bump stop perished

Fail 17 Aug 2009 60,246 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,246 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,111 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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SG54 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SG54 BTZ, 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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SG54 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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