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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi deteraited but not leaking gases
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Both rear shock absorber covers broken
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/ & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake lever has little reverse travel
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/ & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake lever has little reverse travel
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres cracking and worn on edges
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f suspension arm rear bush perished
o/s/f suspension arm rear bush perished
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
slight misting of oil around engine
Headlamp lenses deteriorated and weakening beam strength
Nearside front suspension bushes soft
Offside front suspension bushes soft
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted to adult seat belt
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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FD04 HWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD04 HWJ, 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 FD04 HWJ registered?
FD04 HWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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