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MB04 HFM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,159 mi
Last recorded149,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 149,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 131,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 131,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jul 2013 112,189 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,091 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 84,875 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 84,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,229 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,551 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,886 miles

Front brake disks rusted slightly

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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MB04 HFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MB04 HFM, 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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MB04 HFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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