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NC04 FVP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,767 mi
Last recorded120,767 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 FVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 120,767 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone [back/rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount has bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Both top/upper brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone [back/rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Wrong/incorrect side fitted (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount has bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill heavily holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,732 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 116,731 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Fail 8 Dec 2022 104,788 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,425 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 85,077 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 85,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

boot well area croded but nort structural

Pass 28 Jan 2018 82,163 miles

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

automatic gearbox leaking through sump

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jan 2018 82,163 miles

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

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

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

automatic gearbox leaking through sump

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,331 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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NC04 FVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC04 FVP, 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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NC04 FVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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