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FB04 MUP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,783 mi
Last recorded155,783 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 MUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 155,783 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 153,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 147,752 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low suspention

Pass 22 Jan 2022 140,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,608 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 114,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,240 miles

Nearside Front Knocking noise noted

Offside Front Slight play steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inside tyre wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on inside side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inside tyre wall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inside tyre wall

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inside side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inside tyre wall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,834 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,913 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 77,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,275 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 51,132 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,163 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 MUP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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