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MF04 NLV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,196 mi
Last recorded136,196 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 136,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake flexi ferruls corroded

exhaust rusty but not holed

full under trays fitted floor mostly covered

Fail 16 Aug 2017 129,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake flexi ferruls corroded

exhaust rusty but not holed

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

full under trays fitted floor mostly covered

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,300 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

engine cover & full length under tray fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover & full length under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,479 miles

slight wear in anti roll bar d bushes

under trays fitted

wiper blades worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 113,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/ Strut bearing rough

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,255 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/ Strut bearing rough

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 99,469 miles

exhaust corroded

full length undertrays asnd engine cover fitted

slight intermittant noise chain/belt area

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brakes binding slightly

exhaust corroded

full length undertrays asnd engine cover fitted

slight intermittant noise chain/belt area

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,243 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,207 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,247 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,419 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,710 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 NLV 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 59.1%.

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

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