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NG04 FFC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,231 mi
Last recorded172,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 FFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 172,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 168,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Os number plate light flashes

Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 154,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 142,354 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 142,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,435 miles

CAR HAS BEEN LOWERED

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

Offside Front TYRE IS ON WEAR BARS

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 128,468 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 110,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,826 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,889 miles

Headlamp glasses deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 81,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front No plate loose

Headlamp glasses deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Caliper to brake cable not set

Oil leak Engine oil dripping ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,955 miles

Both wiper rubbers split

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 69,955 miles

Both wiper rubbers split

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,581 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,562 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,637 miles

Back box outer skin peeling and heat sheild insucure.

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,247 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,494 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,044 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,154 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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NG04 FFC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NG04 FFC, 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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NG04 FFC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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