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AE04 HSK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,570 mi
Last recorded104,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HSK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly horn push intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement - advise replacement ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure but will not fall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

reverse lamps not working

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective unable to test fully as no washers (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly horn push only works from on side (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large play/movement on inner ball joint ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking water from cracks/nicks (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heat shield over rear silence loose and resting on box

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Jul 2019 96,186 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective unable to test fully as no washers (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly horn push only works from on side (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large play/movement on inner ball joint ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking water from cracks/nicks (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heat shield over rear silence loose and resting on box

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,282 miles

Front reg plate slight cracked

Nearside Front brake discs back plate is corroded

Offside Front Lower wishbone arm rear bush has a cut on one side

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield hanging loose

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,183 miles

engine check light on

Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

engine check light on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,388 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has age related cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has age related cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,483 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,347 miles

Rear exhaust corroding but not leaking.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,319 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,214 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slight bulge outerwallside

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 HSK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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