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AE04 FAJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,336 mi
Last recorded16,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 16,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 16,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 16,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 16,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 16,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2022 15,888 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 15,883 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 15,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 15,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,340 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 13,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,805 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,607 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 13,373 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,169 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge.

o/s/r light lense incomplete.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,895 miles

o/s/r light damage.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,639 miles

O/S/R lamp len's cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,922 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,077 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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AE04 FAJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AE04 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 FAJ registered?

AE04 FAJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 FAJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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