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AE04 HFV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 90,725 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,653 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light glass damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,315 miles

Corrosion to body and suspension components

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Puncture n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2021 72,313 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to body and suspension components

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Puncture n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,678 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,045 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,912 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,905 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 HFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HFV, 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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What year was AE04 HFV registered?

AE04 HFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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