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AE04 FCF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,387 mi
Last recorded167,387 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 167,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 152,983 miles

Inner Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 139,853 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 139,850 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2015 125,005 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 125,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 123,772 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriated but no leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,772 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated but no leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,795 miles

both o/s tyres worn to 2mm

front brakes just in balance

rear silencer deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both o/s tyres worn to 2mm

front brakes just in balance

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

rear silencer deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,377 miles

chips in winscreen.

front console bushes perished and splitting.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,731 miles

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

console bushes perished and split.

rear bump stops perished and split.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,503 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,503 miles

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,914 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 FCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCF, 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 FCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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