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AE04 FBF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,714 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 81,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure central clamp sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp projected images deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms, rear console bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

horn is working but switch located in dashboard above radio

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2024 68,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms, rear console bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 63,644 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose all inner bolts loose and the head missing from one (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,750 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,310 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,911 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box is corroded and splitting , outer skin

Fail 15 Mar 2019 34,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box is corroded and splitting , outer skin

Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,678 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 15,415 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,230 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 9,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,773 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 FBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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