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FE04 AUP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 AUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,504 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,165 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 103,163 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 93,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,359 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 88,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,633 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,891 miles

Front small crack on registration plate

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,333 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,415 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt not checked, trapped under seat base with child seat on top

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,790 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,096 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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FE04 AUP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FE04 AUP, 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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FE04 AUP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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