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HG04 USB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 USB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,589 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition /outer skin

Fail 4 Aug 2025 96,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition /outer skin

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,641 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 90,631 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,048 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 80,198 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,235 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 76,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,798 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 71,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 61,169 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 54,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 40,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,218 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 16 May 2011 33,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,539 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 USB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

HG04 USB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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