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VF54 BSV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,466 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,578 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,793 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,560 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2013 75,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,096 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,154 miles

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in the balljoint

offside front tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

rear tyres are deterioated and splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,008 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are deterioated and splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,472 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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VF54 BSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VF54 BSV, 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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What year was VF54 BSV registered?

VF54 BSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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