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AE04 HHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,485 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,028 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,706 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,798 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque, with beam image close to failure criteria

Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer casing corroded and split, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Exhaust centre joining sleeve corroded and cracked, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has light corrosion to underside in various locations, and on various components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,796 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque, with beam image close to failure criteria

Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer casing corroded and split, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Exhaust centre joining sleeve corroded and cracked, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has light corrosion to underside in various locations, and on various components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,550 miles

Exhaust centre section joining sleeve perished, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing perished, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror slightly delaminated (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror slightly delaminated (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Light surface corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Surface corrosion at both front lower suspension arms

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,550 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre section joining sleeve perished, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing perished, but not leaking exhaust gasses

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror slightly delaminated (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror slightly delaminated (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Light surface corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Surface corrosion at both front lower suspension arms

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,996 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx 3.5mm.

Braiding split on exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Dirt shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

Ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake hoses.

Fine scratches in windscreen.

Headlamp covers becoming opaque.

Offside cooling fan not attached to motor.

Outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

Slight fault noted on horn switch.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dirt shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

outer casing corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,695 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dirt shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

engine malfunction lights illuminated during test.

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

outer casing corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,240 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,240 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,402 miles

n.s.r bump stop split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,964 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,205 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,984 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 19,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 HHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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