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FH54 HGM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 HGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,813 miles

n/s rear coils pring rusty. o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. front brake discs rusty. both front brake hoses slightly worn. both front wishbone bushes slightly worn. o/s rear tyre worn on edges.

n/s rear tyre has slight wear. handbrake has little reserve travel. both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly worn .

Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear coils pring rusty. o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. front brake discs rusty. both front brake hoses slightly worn. both front wishbone bushes slightly worn. o/s rear tyre worn on edges.

n/s rear tyre has slight wear. handbrake has little reserve travel. both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly worn .

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,774 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf corner has slight damage

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,331 miles

nsf corner has slight damage

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 16,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,430 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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FH54 HGM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FH54 HGM, 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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FH54 HGM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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