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SG54 BVE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,317 mi
Last recorded99,317 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 BVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,317 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake lever travel

Horn poor

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops broken

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Tailgate cannot be opened

Trim hanging down on o/s/f under vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,317 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake lever travel

Horn poor

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops broken

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Tailgate cannot be opened

Trim hanging down on o/s/f under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,361 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,076 miles

Front bumper damage and grill sections/blankers missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat back slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive underside/offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Various underside surface corrosion

exhaust backbox corroding

wear on various steering and suspension bushes.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,076 miles

Front bumper damage and grill sections/blankers missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat back slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive underside/offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Various underside surface corrosion

exhaust backbox corroding

wear on various steering and suspension bushes.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,698 miles

both lower arm rear bushes worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 93,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,434 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated and has a slight leak

Nearside outer wheel rim dented

Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated and has a slight leak

Nearside outer wheel rim dented

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,871 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,389 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front o/s road rim is damaged on the rim

n/s rear wheel bearing is showing signs of wear!

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,204 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,189 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,931 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 43,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,678 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 11,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 11,306 miles

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

Oil leak

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 BVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol 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 SG54 BVE, 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 BVE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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