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AE04 FCA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,430 mi
Last recorded58,430 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 58,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear number pates deteriorating

n s f and o s f headlight lenses deteriorated

n s f and o s f lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n s f and o s f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n s f and o s f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,801 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,836 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 49,836 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 48,458 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,908 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 41,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,748 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,290 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 31,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,603 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 FCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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