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AE04 HFR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,353 mi
Last recorded149,353 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 149,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 140,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 140,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,349 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,719 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak RAD ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,056 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 78,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush, rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush, rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,875 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEAD LAMP LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,626 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES / LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,870 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,657 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,303 miles

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

inner edge of o/s/f tyre VERY WORN

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,750 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 HFR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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