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HX04 VBT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VBT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 116,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,495 miles

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

Offside Front lower ball joint modified

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,583 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,858 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2014 92,689 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2014 92,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,977 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover broken(insecure)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,199 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/bumpstop insecure(broken away)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,014 miles

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre tread starting to get low

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,121 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate started to delaminate

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread perished on inner edge

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished

o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,623 miles

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate started to delaminate

n/s/r tyre tread perished on inner edge

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,253 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,253 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HX04 VBT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX04 VBT, 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 HX04 VBT registered?

HX04 VBT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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