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AU04 LFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 118,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,157 miles

BODY HAS IMPACT DAMAGE

Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

BODY HAS IMPACT DAMAGE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,344 miles

accident damage to n/s/f wing.

front brake discs worn +corroded and pitted.

front exhaust in very poor condition around flex pipe.

plastic covers (shields)under floor area preventing full view of floor area.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 90,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

accident damage to n/s/f wing.

front brake discs worn +corroded and pitted.

plastic covers (shields)under floor area preventing full view of floor area.

excess wear and movement in n/s inner steering track rod joint.

Pass 4 May 2012 81,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,144 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,833 miles

both front brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.exhaust system corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,428 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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AU04 LFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 AU04 LFE, 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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AU04 LFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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