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AE04 HPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,412 mi
Last recorded90,412 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 May 2020 90,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,319 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,149 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 79,397 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,214 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,214 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,877 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer has corrosion to outer casing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer has corrosion to outer casing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 62,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,728 miles

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

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 44,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,843 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 HPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

AE04 HPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AE04 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 HPV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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