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HN04 XGE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 XGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2023 85,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,136 miles

Condensation in n/s rear lamp

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

Reverse light inoperative (pre: September 2009

Fail 7 Apr 2022 83,136 miles

Condensation in n/s rear lamp

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

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

Reverse light inoperative (pre: September 2009

Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,181 miles

Condensation in both rear lamps

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both orange indicators turning white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split and washer inoperative

Fail 8 Apr 2021 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in both rear lamps

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both orange indicators turning white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split and washer inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,001 miles

brake fluid chnage

tracking

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,510 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,892 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,892 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,801 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 42,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,012 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,458 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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HN04 XGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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