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FL04 RNY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 RNY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 149,322 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 148,105 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 143,005 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Steering wheel slightly rough on rotation

Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 141,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,296 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 137,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,903 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 126,870 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing inner edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth outer edge 165/70/14

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge 165/70/14

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,125 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,016 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,180 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,986 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,763 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,162 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 RNY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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