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FM04 MDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

252,234 mi
Last recorded252,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 252,234 miles

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

Offside Front osf fog light inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 243,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 235,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 225,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 213,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 194,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres tread low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 180,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 151,068 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,360 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,755 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 30 Jul 2011 91,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 91,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,031 miles

Baby chair fitted to nearside rear seat

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,285 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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FM04 MDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FM04 MDU, 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 FM04 MDU registered?

FM04 MDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 MDU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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