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FL04 MWV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box outer cover corroding off but not blowing

general under-body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,122 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear heat shield insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre showing uneven wear and nailed

Rear heatshield loose

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,299 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,829 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,637 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,572 miles

advice only both rear tyres starting to crack and perish in between the tread

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,677 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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FL04 MWV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FL04 MWV, 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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What year was FL04 MWV registered?

FL04 MWV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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