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AE04 HSV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,520 mi
Last recorded135,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 135,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,784 miles

Front subframe and O/S lower arm corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,459 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From pump to rack along chassis leg on N/S (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,343 miles

Backbox skin coming away from box, no exhaust leaks.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides, also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From pump to rack along chassis leg on N/S (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides from axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,537 miles

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

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

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

aux belt cracking badly

nearside front tyre has cuts in the treads

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,721 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 74,721 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,257 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,919 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,073 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,646 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 43,646 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,716 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 HSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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