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CF04 RBU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,089 mi
Last recorded148,089 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2018 125,317 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS, GLASS DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, DUST COVERS DETATCHED.

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

SLIGHT DETERIORATION FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONES, REAR-MOST BUSHES.

SLIGHT DRAG O/S FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT FLUCUATION FRONT BRAKE EFFORT

Fail 10 Mar 2018 125,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven N/S LOWER THAN O/S (3.7.B.2)

BOTH HEADLAMPS, GLASS DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, DUST COVERS DETATCHED.

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

SLIGHT DETERIORATION FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONES, REAR-MOST BUSHES.

SLIGHT DRAG O/S FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT FLUCUATION FRONT BRAKE EFFORT

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Fail 24 Feb 2018 125,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

rear back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyre valves cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2016 116,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyre valves cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 104,753 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 104,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,504 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,041 miles

n/s head light loose

n/s+o/s front wishbone/rear bushes worn

o/s front fog light damaged

reversing lights not working

Fail 25 Jan 2012 62,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s head light loose

n/s+o/s front wishbone/rear bushes worn

o/s front fog light damaged

reversing lights not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,049 miles

n/s+o/s front wishbone/rear bushes split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,412 miles

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

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,563 miles

small gash in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CF04 RBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF04 RBU, 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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CF04 RBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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