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FR04 HRD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,067 mi
Last recorded120,067 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HRD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2020 120,067 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated and fouling on wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,368 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 108,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,605 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,420 miles

DOOR LOCKS RANDOM LOCK

Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,420 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DOOR LOCKS RANDOM LOCK

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,831 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,829 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,113 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 73,113 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,749 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs have light surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,833 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,427 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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FR04 HRD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FR04 HRD, 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 FR04 HRD registered?

FR04 HRD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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