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AE04 NLU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 91,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,196 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding - rear silencer deteriorating

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding - rear silencer deteriorating

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,795 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

off and near side front brake discs show wear/corrosion/pitting.

steering rack near side inner arm shows play.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/corrosion/pitting.

steering rack near side inner arm shows play.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,126 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,346 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2007 40,346 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,039 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 NLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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