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FB04 FEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,034 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,411 miles

front suspension components slight corrosion

rear supension components corroded

slight weap from steering rack offside ,dampness on subframe could possibly be from a previous repair

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Fail 28 Jul 2012 76,409 miles

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

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

front suspension components slight corrosion

rear supension components corroded

slight weap from steering rack offside ,dampness on subframe could possibly be from a previous repair

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,838 miles

dent in n/s/f wing other dents & scratches to body panels , rear number plate faded , slight smear from all wipers , front anti roll bar dust covers split , steering rack wet wit fluid , scuff marks to wheel trims, corrosion to shock absorbers

fluctuation to n/s/f brake reading , heavy rear brake imbalance

front brake discs inner faces corroded/worn

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dent in n/s/f wing other dents & scratches to body panels , rear number plate faded , slight smear from all wipers , front anti roll bar dust covers split , steering rack wet wit fluid , scuff marks to wheel trims, corrosion to shock absorbers

fluctuation to n/s/f brake reading , heavy rear brake imbalance

front brake discs inner faces corroded/worn

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,597 miles

damage to various body panels , wheel trims damaged , engine oil leaks , exhaust system corroded/rear silencer outer skin hevily corroded/holed , rear tyres wearing low & on edges ,wera to front brakes , corrosion to coil springs

slight leak from powered steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,739 miles

damage to n/s/f wing/dents/scratches to various body panels , screw in tread of o/s/r tyre , both rear tyres starting to perrish & crack , front wishone rear bushes starting to perrish/crack & flexing under load , slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,501 miles

exhaust system corroded , rear tyres worn low starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,935 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,935 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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FB04 FEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FB04 FEV, 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 FB04 FEV registered?

FB04 FEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is FB04 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 FEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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