CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE04 MWM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,254 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to under body

Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 111,074 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,642 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 107,634 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,320 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 105,320 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,890 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin very weak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both rear brake pipes to calipers unclipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,890 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin very weak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both rear brake pipes to calipers unclipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 100,948 miles

rear heat shield

Fail 1 May 2019 100,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,094 miles

Full service required now

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,387 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 89,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both covers deteriorated (1.7.5a)

N/S/R Tyre splitting between tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,281 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both covers deteriorated (1.7.5a)

N/S/R Tyre splitting between tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 65,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,570 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,331 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,735 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 44,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,896 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,895 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,823 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE04 MWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE04 MWM?

You can check the full history of AE04 MWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE04 MWM registered?

AE04 MWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is AE04 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 MWM shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE04 MWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE04 MWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.