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HG04 BYN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BYN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 123,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 123,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 116,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 113,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 113,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 105,590 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,095 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,710 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,494 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,346 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,527 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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HG04 BYN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG04 BYN, 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 HG04 BYN registered?

HG04 BYN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HG04 BYN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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