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YM54 BFX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,718 mi
Last recorded40,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,718 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 40,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights poor beam pattern

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 31,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,522 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,410 miles

small cracks in between tread on all four tyres

Fail 27 Jan 2016 14,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cracks in between tread on all four tyres

Fail 23 Dec 2015 14,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre split in tread area

Nearside Rear split between tread

Offside Front split between tread

Offside Rear split between tread

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 12,508 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,819 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 11,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,287 miles

slight corrosion on front discs inner surface

unable to see rear brake linings (drums)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,691 miles

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 27 Nov 2008 8,951 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,316 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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YM54 BFX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM54 BFX, 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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YM54 BFX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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