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VK54 BNJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,426 mi
Last recorded130,426 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,393 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,412 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,951 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,951 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,926 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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VK54 BNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK54 BNJ, 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 VK54 BNJ registered?

VK54 BNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VK54 BNJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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