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AE04 HEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 142,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2026 142,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 141,493 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front wing and door has slight damage

rear exhust box corroded

test in wet condition

under body sides skirts covered fitted to sills

Pass 28 Feb 2024 138,880 miles

Central Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing and door has slight damage.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

tested in wet.

Fail 28 Feb 2024 138,880 miles

Central Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing and door has slight damage.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

tested in wet.

Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,492 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing and door damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 131,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & pitting on both inner & outer friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding & pitting on both inner & outer friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside rear wheel binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 119,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,782 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 92,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,497 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,543 miles

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,104 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,429 miles

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,369 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,191 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 HEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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