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HV04 UVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,639 mi
Last recorded201,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 201,639 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 201,636 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 200,926 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear slight corrosion to exhaust box

Fail 11 Apr 2017 200,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear slight corrosion to exhaust box

Pass 28 Apr 2016 176,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 175,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 - 2.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 - 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 149,248 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 123,884 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear exhust box shield

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 108,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 108,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front chassis slightly damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2010 69,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front chassis slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,701 miles

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,617 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,287 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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HV04 UVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV04 UVM, 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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HV04 UVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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