CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV04 EUA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,221 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,214 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,525 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 67,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,169 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,705 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 6 Feb 2009 31,344 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,212 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV04 EUA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV04 EUA, 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

How do I check the history of FV04 EUA?

You can check the full history of FV04 EUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV04 EUA registered?

FV04 EUA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FV04 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 EUA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV04 EUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV04 EUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.