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HV04 UVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,401 mi
Last recorded105,401 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,414 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,406 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded,

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,239 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded,

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,638 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,634 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,651 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,142 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front wiper starting to split but clearing screen well

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

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

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

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

both nearside tyre outer walls are scuffed

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust downpipe braid deteriorated[not leaking]

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and split[not leaking]

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,108 miles

Rear brakes worn low on N/S and binding slightly.

Rear exhaust box casing is very rusty and split.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brakes worn low on N/S and binding slightly.

Rear exhaust box casing is very rusty and split.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear console bushes starting to perish (no excessive movement)

rear brake pads and discs approx 6000miles left

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and peeling

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,215 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 34,215 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside console rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and split[not leaking]

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,745 miles

All wheel bolt covers missing.

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Screw in OSR tyre.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,035 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding around edges

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside handbrake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 16,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight smear from wipers

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 UVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV04 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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