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HK04 BSY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,954 mi
Last recorded114,954 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 BSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 114,954 miles

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK BOOTS ARE PERISHED

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,434 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 104,434 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,210 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front wishbone, rear bush mounting cracked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 87,778 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S [lower rear wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,158 miles

front tyres near limit

headlamp dip patterns poor

Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,154 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres near limit

headlamp dip patterns poor

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,558 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 20,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,578 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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HK04 BSY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK04 BSY, 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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HK04 BSY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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