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FD04 MKU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

378,261 mi
Last recorded378,261 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 MKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 378,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,791 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover detached

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel noisy upon rotation

Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,790 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front cant see brake pads

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover detached

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel noisy upon rotation

Pass 10 May 2019 34,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint also main exhaust corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp pattern`s weak

Pass 9 May 2018 34,445 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear main axle mounting`s and front wishbone rear mounting`s all weak (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section .also rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shock absorber`s weak

Fail 9 May 2018 34,445 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear main axle mounting`s and front wishbone rear mounting`s all weak (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section .also rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shock absorber`s weak

Pass 15 May 2017 33,880 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 32,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 20,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,859 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres starting to perish do to age

Pass 15 May 2008 14,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,771 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 MKU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD04 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

FD04 MKU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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