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FL04 RNX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,968 mi
Last recorded190,968 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 RNX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 190,968 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 190,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 180,057 miles

Handbrake travel is getting high

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 180,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint retaining bolts are insecure to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel is getting high

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 180,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 177,319 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Engine oil leaks/oil level low

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 177,319 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged/likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Engine oil leaks/oil level low

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 168,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 161,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 147,806 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 May 2015 139,522 miles

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

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

headlights slightly faded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 129,066 miles

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly deteriated

Pass 2 May 2013 119,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,611 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 14 Apr 2011 96,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 88,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level very low

front fog lamps cracked

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,430 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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FL04 RNX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNX, 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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FL04 RNX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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