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FP04 PBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 PBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,080 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 76,558 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,532 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,639 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,864 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 17,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,558 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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FP04 PBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP04 PBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP04 PBY registered?

FP04 PBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FP04 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 PBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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