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AE04 NLY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,665 mi
Last recorded119,665 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 119,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,482 miles

Accident damage to the rear bumper and the NSR light unit

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 111,482 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to the rear bumper and the NSR light unit

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are worn and corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded and the front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2020 89,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are worn and corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded and the front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,374 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 84,374 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,573 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,167 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,136 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,990 miles

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

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)

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 NLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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