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FH04 RVA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 147,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 132,505 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 132,505 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,560 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise replacement of front suspension arm bushes,not split but very soft

exhaust heavily corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre has slight runflat damage

Fail 14 Jun 2014 121,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise replacement of front suspension arm bushes,not split but very soft

exhaust heavily corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre has slight runflat damage

Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,654 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2011 102,635 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 94,872 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 27 May 2009 81,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 66,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 50,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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FH04 RVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FH04 RVA, 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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FH04 RVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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