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FD04 HWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 122,687 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,440 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,412 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,020 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,076 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/ & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Fail 20 Nov 2018 63,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,104 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush perished

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush perished

Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,104 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

slight misting of oil around engine

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,574 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and weakening beam strength

Nearside front suspension bushes soft

Offside front suspension bushes soft

Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,574 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,373 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,479 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,806 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,919 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 39,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,081 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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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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