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AE04 FLA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

265,820 mi
Last recorded265,820 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 265,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 246,824 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake free travel

Pass 17 Dec 2019 233,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 215,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 201,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 183,426 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 183,373 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system corroded

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 170,609 miles

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust pipe slight leak from manifold

headlights faded

n/s and o/s lower arms corroded

n/s/front seat belt slow retracting

n/s/rear axle bush worn

n/s/rear sill corroded

o/s/rear axle bush worn

o/s/rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 170,608 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)

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust pipe slight leak from manifold

headlights faded

n/s and o/s lower arms corroded

n/s/front seat belt slow retracting

n/s/rear axle bush worn

n/s/rear sill corroded

o/s/rear axle bush worn

o/s/rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 154,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 154,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 139,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,859 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriated

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Fail 9 Aug 2012 122,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust deteriated

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,929 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,652 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,963 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 FLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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