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FP04 PFE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,596 mi
Last recorded54,596 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 PFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 54,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,720 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c/v gator as slight leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 52,850 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 51,519 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 49,858 miles

both front brakes hoses perished

both front wishbones showing signs of corrosion

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,494 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,123 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

corrosion on rear back box

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,956 miles

corrosion on rear back box exhaust system

crack in n/s corner lower windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,138 miles

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

Pass 7 May 2015 31,556 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge slight were

rear back box outer skin corroded

spare tyre worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,939 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear back box outer skin

Pass 3 May 2013 26,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 18,664 miles

corrosion on rear back box box

Pass 12 May 2009 16,496 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 14,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 14,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,020 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 PFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PFE, 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 FP04 PFE registered?

FP04 PFE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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