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MF04 NLE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 NLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,351 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box in poor condition.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,707 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 74,707 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,303 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

front wish bone bushes not seated fully

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,872 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,869 miles

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

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

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

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,627 miles

rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 9,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MF04 NLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF04 NLE, 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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MF04 NLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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