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FA04 CMY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 CMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,627 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 126,627 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 122,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,745 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 114,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 110,205 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,854 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 105,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,058 miles

incorrect bolt fitted to offside front brake caliper but still secure

Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

incorrect bolt fitted to offside front brake caliper but still secure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,836 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 34,586 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 23 Aug 2008 25,503 miles

nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,180 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 17,180 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FA04 CMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FA04 CMY, 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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What year was FA04 CMY registered?

FA04 CMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is FA04 CMY safe to buy?

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