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HC04 EPY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

214,392 mi
Last recorded214,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 EPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 214,392 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front wing rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2024 205,301 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 197,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear back box outer skin coming off

Pass 28 Jun 2022 192,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 192,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 185,474 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 185,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 180,306 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 180,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 170,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 163,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 155,923 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 148,198 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 148,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,303 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 143,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 128,875 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 104,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 104,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,968 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,998 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,934 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 EPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HC04 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

HC04 EPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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