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FG04 HTK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,793 mi
Last recorded72,793 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HTK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,793 miles

covers adrift on rear shock absorbers

end split on nearside wiper blade

Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers adrift on rear shock absorbers

end split on nearside wiper blade

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,744 miles

covers adrift on rear shock absorbers

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

covers adrift on rear shock absorbers

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,300 miles

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2017 58,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,269 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroding

rear tyres starting to crack around tread area

Fail 6 Oct 2016 50,269 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding

rear tyres starting to crack around tread area

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,339 miles

front brake discs rusty from lack of use

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust section deteriorated but not holed or blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated but not holed or blowing

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front head lamp unit repaired but still secure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,398 miles

engine warning light on at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eml light on at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 28,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine check warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,809 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,737 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 HTK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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