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FE04 FON

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,536 mi
Last recorded117,536 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 FON
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,098 miles

both front suspension wishbones starting to corrode

brake flex ferels rusting

exhaust very rusty

n/s/f road wheel rim slight damage

road springs rusting

Fail 5 Oct 2020 105,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension wishbones starting to corrode

brake flex ferels rusting

exhaust very rusty

n/s/f road wheel rim slight damage

road springs rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 93,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

minor blow from exhaust system

small damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,525 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

minor blow from exhaust system

small damage to front number plate

Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,497 miles

flexi section of exhaust holed and blowing

rear section of exhaust corroded (skins

Fail 8 Apr 2017 90,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flexi section of exhaust holed and blowing

rear section of exhaust corroded (skins

Pass 28 Mar 2016 83,323 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded (skins

Fail 28 Mar 2016 83,323 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded (skins

Pass 4 Apr 2015 77,609 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded (skins)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,492 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,142 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,503 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 FON is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE04 FON, 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 FON is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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