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WF04 BFM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 BFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe join has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has damage to mounting

Fail 15 Jan 2021 128,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe join has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has damage to mounting

Pass 21 Jan 2020 124,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in drivers seat frame.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 124,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in drivers seat frame.

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Not fitted into headlamp unit. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,323 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.

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

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 122,323 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blow at front pipe to centre joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper end jutting out. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb 382. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Bumper loose but not insecure.

Nearside Headlamp unit mount broken. Unit loose but not insecure.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat frame has play in mountings.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Bumper loose but not insecure.

Nearside Headlamp unit mount broken. Unit loose but not insecure.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat frame has play in mountings.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 12,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,980 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,282 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,741 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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WF04 BFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF04 BFM, 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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WF04 BFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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