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FM04 MEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,402 miles

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

front nearside+offside cv boots slightly deteriorated

front tyres uneven wear

nsf anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated

rear shocker bump stops perished both

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,345 miles

All suspension dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,724 miles

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

dust covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,763 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 46,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,431 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 42,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,899 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,207 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,002 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 MEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

FM04 MEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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