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EO04 HTX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,985 mi
Last recorded110,985 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 HTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off-side wiper split

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,064 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,042 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near-side wiper split

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt at time of test

exhaust back box deteriorating

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt at time of test

exhaust back box deteriorating

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat (nearside rear) insecure

nearside rear tyre worn below the legal limit in places

offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat (nearside rear) insecure

nearside rear tyre worn below the legal limit in places

offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2012 81,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

front discs worn thin

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,188 miles

offside front metal brake pipe to flexi-hose is bent over at the coupling and out of position,the brake is still operating fully but pipe is damaged.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,923 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,869 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,874 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,637 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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EO04 HTX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EO04 HTX, 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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EO04 HTX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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