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AE04 FCN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,708 mi
Last recorded128,708 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 128,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,614 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 8 Dec 2016 118,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,765 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 96,134 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp unit semi-secure(broken brackets)

rear silencer outer skin split & corroded

slight outer sidewall damage to o/s/front tyre

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 96,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly lipped

headlamp unit semi-secure(broken brackets)

rear silencer outer skin split & corroded

slight outer sidewall damage to o/s/front tyre

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,008 miles

ecu light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,008 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

ecu light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,081 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Fail 24 Nov 2011 60,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,993 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads about 75% worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,313 miles

front brake pads about 75% worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,270 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,637 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,857 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 FCN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

AE04 FCN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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