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HC04 AYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,397 mi
Last recorded205,397 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 AYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 205,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel spare fitted

sill panels corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 205,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front wheel spare fitted

sill panels corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 196,137 miles

steel wheels fitted to front

Pass 12 Jun 2019 187,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steel wheels fitted to front of vehicle

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 187,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steel wheels fitted to front of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 182,208 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 182,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 175,026 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 175,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front roll bar fouling driveshaft because roll bar link adrift of ball joint

Pass 11 Jun 2016 160,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,549 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 125,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 125,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,080 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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HC04 AYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HC04 AYL, 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 HC04 AYL registered?

HC04 AYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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