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FG04 HNU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HNU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,452 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed to outer edge 165/70r14

Fail 15 Jan 2022 68,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbed to outer edge 165/70r14

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,672 miles

heat shield hanging loose rear silencer

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush to frame worn excessive free movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70r14-81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

heat shield hanging loose rear silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,581 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 58,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 54,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn to edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,063 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 50,058 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,388 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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FG04 HNU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG04 HNU, 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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FG04 HNU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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