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HS04 HMJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,826 mi
Last recorded117,826 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm play

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

signs of water leak from waterpump area

Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm play

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

signs of water leak from waterpump area

Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,199 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust section corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front side light dim

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,160 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,219 miles

belly pan fitted

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

both rear axle bushes poor

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

belly pan fitted

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

both rear axle bushes poor

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,140 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007
Fail 2 Nov 2007 30,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HS04 HMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS04 HMJ, 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 HS04 HMJ registered?

HS04 HMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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