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HW04 EKC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,610 mi
Last recorded61,610 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 EKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,718 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 60,718 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 59,730 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,436 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely worn away (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 54,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14/82h b (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/60/14/82h b tyre tread featherd (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,488 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14/82h event (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,072 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on wall

Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,072 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre damaged on wall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,118 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 28,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,544 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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HW04 EKC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW04 EKC, 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 HW04 EKC registered?

HW04 EKC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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