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FB04 FFN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,981 mi
Last recorded110,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,981 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,981 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,293 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,898 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on edges, perrished and close to legal limit

wear to front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,984 miles

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

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

both wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting

chip in windscreen

front discs lipped and corroded

osf seat belt fraying

Fail 29 Jul 2013 96,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting

chip in windscreen

front discs lipped and corroded

nail in nsr tyre canot fix

osf seat belt fraying

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,460 miles

head lamp beams poor

Fail 23 Aug 2011 76,460 miles

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

head lamp beams poor

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,846 miles

front discs lipped and grooved. o/s/f tyre worn down to 2.5m. o/s/r tyre cracked and perished on side wall.

stone chip in windscreen. various dents and damage to body panels. rear washer inop. wet at time of test. lower arm bushes weak. brake pipes covered by plastic coating. floor pan covered by plasic trim. exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped and grooved. o/s/f tyre worn down to 2.5m. o/s/r tyre cracked and perished on side wall.

stone chip in windscreen. various dents and damage to body panels. rear washer inop. wet at time of test. lower arm bushes weak. brake pipes covered by plastic coating. floor pan covered by plasic trim. exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,030 miles

front brake readings fluctuating †front discs and pads worn †windscreen stonechipped

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 FFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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