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AO04 UNX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,139 mi
Last recorded196,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UNX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 196,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 182,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 174,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 174,384 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Head lamp lose (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in n/s steering joint

Pass 24 Jul 2019 167,580 miles

All suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 167,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

All suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 161,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 161,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 159,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 159,276 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 152,650 miles

Odd size tyres. B/F

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 152,517 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Odd size tyres. B/F

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 144,054 miles

cut to side wall of offside front tyre cords not exposed

Fail 1 Jul 2016 144,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

cut to side wall of offside front tyre cords not exposed

Pass 1 Jul 2015 133,503 miles

handbrake seizeing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 133,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake seizeing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,686 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,045 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dus covers detached

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 87,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,599 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,178 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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AO04 UNX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO04 UNX, 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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AO04 UNX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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