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FM04 MDY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,323 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 145,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 143,840 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,013 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,012 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 121,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

osf fog lamp broken

Pass 11 May 2015 113,160 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around nsr backplate poss wheel cylinder leak

engine noisy

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2014 104,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 94,560 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 94,560 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

suspect osr wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 28 May 2012 84,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 84,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 75,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,051 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 31,988 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 MDY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MDY, 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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FM04 MDY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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