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AE04 HEJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 149,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted perventing full inspection of components

wheel covers fitted perventing full inspection of components to all wheels

Pass 13 Nov 2024 144,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

wheel trims fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Nov 2021 127,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,993 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both discoulered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wheel trims fitted to all wheels not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,869 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 123,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,812 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 115,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,058 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,207 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,207 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,030 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 80,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,670 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 34,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,495 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 56,495 miles

Nearside 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)

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 HEJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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