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AE04 HFD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,776 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,493 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,151 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 79,151 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,825 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shockabsorber covers insurcure

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 68,892 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shockabsorber cover insurcure

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 64,777 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)

Oil leak slight from power steering ()

Rear shockabsorber cover insurcure

engine management light on

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 59,142 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 59,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 53,179 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 53,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 47,040 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perrished

wipers slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2014 44,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,206 miles

Both rear tyres just starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

O/s steering rack gaiter slight tear but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 16 May 2012 40,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres just starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Front discs heavily corroded!!!!

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

O/s steering rack gaiter slight tear but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 27 May 2011 38,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Rear discs slightly corroded

Stickers removed under P.R.S

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 38,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Rear discs slightly corroded

Stickers removed under P.R.S

Pass 7 May 2010 35,259 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,663 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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