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WM04 BFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,992 mi
Last recorded122,992 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 BFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 122,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,362 miles

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

O/s rear tyre perished and near limit of wear @2mm

Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Low parking brake effort o/s

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

O/s rear tyre perished and near limit of wear @2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,597 miles

Both exhaust silencers in poor condition

Both headlight covers opaque

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Engine management light on

O/s rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both exhaust silencers in poor condition

Both headlight covers opaque

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Engine management light on

O/s rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,166 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,166 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,505 miles

drivers side rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,315 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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WM04 BFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WM04 BFU, 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 WM04 BFU registered?

WM04 BFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WM04 BFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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