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H4 AHL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 AHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 166,113 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 152,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 152,903 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT UNDER TRAY A BIT INSCURE

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 143,034 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT UNDER TRAY A BIT INSCURE

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,466 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

OFF/SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RETAINER MISSING AND BAR HAS MOVED BUT STILL OK

Fail 19 Jul 2016 133,466 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFF/SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RETAINER MISSING AND BAR HAS MOVED BUT STILL OK

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,321 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both headlamp glasses faded

osr tyre slight tread mishaped

Pass 16 Sep 2013 117,217 miles

both rear damper dust covers adrift

nsr lamp cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,642 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has split in inner sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2012 107,636 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has split in inner sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

parking brake lever on nearside rear brake caliper is slow to return

Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

left--right adjuster wheel on offside front headlamp unit is broken

offside front fog lamp cracked

parking brake levers on rear brake calipers are a bit stickey, nearside worse

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,187 miles

left--right adjuster wheel on offside front headlamp unit is broken

offside front fog lamp cracked

parking brake levers on rear brake calipers are a bit stickey, nearside worse

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,666 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,957 miles

OSF wheel swapped with spare. Spare on steel wheel, but of correct size/ratio for opposing wheel.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 53,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,748 miles

Both front brake discs coroded around edges.

Both front sub-frame bushes starting to perish very slightly.

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen. Stonechip in zone A of windscreen.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 28,748 miles

Both front brake discs coroded around edges.

Both front sub-frame bushes starting to perish very slightly.

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

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

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen. Stonechip in zone A of windscreen.

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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H4 AHL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H4 AHL, 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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H4 AHL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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