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FE04 FPC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,960 mi
Last recorded158,960 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 FPC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 158,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,271 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear BACKBOX CORRODED

Fail 10 Jan 2025 154,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear BACKBOX CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2024 147,529 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS AND ARE BALDING ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 147,529 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS AND ARE BALDING ON THE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 16 Jan 2023 140,661 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective LENSES ARE HAZY BUT PATTERNS GOOD (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 114,874 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,305 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,668 miles

both rear tyres low on edges

front disc's slightly worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,277 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing slighty on edges

rear discs worn/corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes slightly binding

small stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,393 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear exhaust outer skins corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,875 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,865 miles

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

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

both front tyres are getting low on tread and are worn on the edges

both rear brake disc's are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,178 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 22 Feb 2008 39,855 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,453 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 FPC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FPC, 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 FPC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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