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AE04 FAM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,811 mi
Last recorded104,811 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,811 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve is deteriorated

sills are slightly soft

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,119 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 FAM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FAM, 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 AE04 FAM registered?

AE04 FAM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is AE04 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 FAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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