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FB04 FEX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,300 mi
Last recorded162,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 162,300 miles

Nearside inner rack has play

Offside inner rack has play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 156,150 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,346 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 141,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 131,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 122,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 114,069 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,060 miles

advise exhaust rear box slight blow

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread (165/70x14)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 91,060 miles

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

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

advise exhaust rear box slight blow

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread (165/70x14)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,827 miles

Both front tyres close to limit, approx 2-3k left (165/70r14t)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,827 miles

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

Both front tyres close to limit, approx 2-3k left (165/70r14t)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,648 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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FB04 FEX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEX, 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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FB04 FEX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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