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AE04 HTA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,884 mi
Last recorded64,884 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 64,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 60,564 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.l light on

Fail 7 May 2018 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.l light on

Pass 3 May 2017 53,731 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 May 2015 46,322 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 May 2015 46,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2014 42,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both headlamp patterns slightly faded

engine management light on

front brakes fluctuating slightly

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 10 May 2013 39,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 35,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,357 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Both rear tyres perished

Damage to underside of vehicle

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition

Offside rear handbrake arm does not fully return

Pass 11 May 2010 28,395 miles

Engine light on

Front number plate in poor condition

Front suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,915 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 HTA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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