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HX04 VBU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,178 mi
Last recorded114,178 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,547 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

eml light stays on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,267 miles

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

Front disc slightly worn

Nearside Front deep cut in tyres outer wall

Fail 19 Jan 2017 105,267 miles

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

Front disc slightly worn

Nearside Front deep cut in tyres outer wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box corroed

Fail 21 Jan 2016 100,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

rear exhaust box corroed

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,990 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn.

Nearside rear bump stop split.

Offside rear bump stop split.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 91,990 miles

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

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

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

Front wiper blades worn.

Nearside rear bump stop split.

Offside rear bump stop split.

Pass 29 May 2013 87,299 miles

Both rear bumpstops split.

Front No plate delaminating.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,628 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 70,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 47,923 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,495 miles

as before

Fail 8 Jun 2007 28,495 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 VBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

HX04 VBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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