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HN04 HKY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,987 mi
Last recorded73,987 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 HKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ** Almost excessive** ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both in very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely split + almost flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ** Almost excessive** ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,820 miles

Both number plates are deteriorated

Horn operation is intermittent

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Almost excessive ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked + badly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 68,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image - deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image - deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords - **DO NOT DRIVE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plates are deteriorated

Horn operation is intermittent

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Almost excessive ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked + badly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 62,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split next to clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to near side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,776 miles

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

exhaust clamp rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2018 52,776 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust clamp rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,909 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER COVERS DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre perished

o/s headlight slightly tarnished

slight play in n/s front suspension arm bush

slight play in o/s front suspension arm bush

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,063 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,295 miles

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,139 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,515 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 6 Mar 2008 15,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,063 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 12,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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HN04 HKY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HN04 HKY, 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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HN04 HKY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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