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MF04 NLN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,584 mi
Last recorded119,584 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,930 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,527 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 95,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,027 miles

Nearside headlamp lense fogged but not affecting the beam image

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside headlamp lense fogged but not affecting the beam image

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 81,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,361 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,597 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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)

Offside rear service and park brake slightly reduced effort

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 50,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,591 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 44,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,173 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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MF04 NLN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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