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FT04 FOP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,811 mi
Last recorded110,811 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FOP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 104,051 miles

Both front suspension arms are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,691 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 95,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,069 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside rear steel brake pipe union corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,069 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside rear steel brake pipe union corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,224 miles

offside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre inner edge wearing close to cords/ply

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear silencer exhaust outer skin deteriorating and corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,224 miles

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

offside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre inner edge wearing close to cords/ply

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear silencer exhaust outer skin deteriorating and corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 68,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexy and centre and rear box badly worn and corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 68,055 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexy and centre and rear box badly worn and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,651 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,857 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded

nearside rear seat belt checked on child seat

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,094 miles

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

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

front tyres bigger than back

Fail 17 Jun 2011 39,094 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres bigger than back

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front tyre at 2.5mm

Small cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,443 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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FT04 FOP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT04 FOP, 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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FT04 FOP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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