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FM04 MEU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,323 mi
Last recorded212,323 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 212,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 192,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 177,042 miles

both sills showing signs of corrsion

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 177,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both sills showing signs of corrsion

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 165,150 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Item removed from screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Unable to test NSR seatbelt

Fail 25 Feb 2016 165,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Item removed from screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Unable to test NSR seatbelt

Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,883 miles

under side of vehicle is covered by plastic under shield making it unable to tesr all prescribed areas

Fail 24 Feb 2015 154,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under side of vehicle is covered by plastic under shield making it unable to tesr all prescribed areas

Pass 13 Feb 2014 145,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 136,121 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 126,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 110,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,924 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 63,774 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 MEU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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