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AE04 HSX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,895 miles

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

surface corrosion front shockers,suspension lower arms,outer sills,exhaust,boot floor,rear axle,shockers,springs

Fail 15 Nov 2025 108,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion front shockers,suspension lower arms,outer sills,exhaust,boot floor,rear axle,shockers,springs

Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,560 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,784 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 85,686 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr & nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box

Offside Rear REAR SEATS CANNOT BE SECURED

Fail 6 Nov 2021 85,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced osf & nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr & nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box

Offside Rear REAR SEATS CANNOT BE SECURED

Pass 31 Oct 2020 82,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,545 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,861 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

nsf headrest missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,775 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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