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FG04 HTC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,659 mi
Last recorded196,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HTC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 196,659 miles

Front bumper lose but not likely to full off

Rear rear seat belts removed

Rear rear seats removed

Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,875 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Bonnet trim loose and taped on ,front bonnet has accident damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Front bumper has accident damage

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door catch sometimes sticks (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR seats removed at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL REAR seat belts removed at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 183,875 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Bonnet trim loose and taped on ,front bonnet has accident damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Front bumper has accident damage

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door catch sometimes sticks (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR seats removed at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL REAR seat belts removed at time of test ()

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 173,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 166,003 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 166,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,944 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 152,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 142,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter insecure

both outer sills corroding

rear brake disc faces corroding

Pass 4 May 2017 131,870 miles

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,590 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 112,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 104,057 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 94,532 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 94,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 84,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 84,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 73,732 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)

Fail 19 May 2010 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,108 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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FG04 HTC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG04 HTC, 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 HTC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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