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FP04 UTJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 UTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,713 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

slight wear in steering rack joints

Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,296 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split & weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops split

plastic covers underside limiting view

Fail 1 Jun 2018 81,296 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split & weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower lamp lense broken

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops split

plastic covers underside limiting view

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,447 miles

Central under trays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central under trays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear light lens broken

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,506 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 24,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,610 miles

stickers on number plates poorly positioned

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 UTJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

FP04 UTJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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