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FG04 HNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,744 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,468 miles

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

rear box corded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 98,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear box corded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,167 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,531 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,307 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,556 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes allowing movement

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape

Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front bottom arm rear bushes allowing movement

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,987 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 16,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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