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AE04 FCC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,855 mi
Last recorded62,855 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,855 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 62,852 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,595 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 56,595 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 46,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 37,601 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 37,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 33,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 33,010 miles

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2019 33,009 miles

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

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

the offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,856 miles

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

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,800 miles

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

both sides front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,392 miles

both wiper blades perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,577 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,220 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 FCC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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