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OV04 HKF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HKF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 161,175 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

steering has slight noise when turning lock to lock

Pass 31 May 2024 158,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 158,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Heavily advised

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 156,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 155,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 153,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 157,798 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 157,798 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,239 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 9 Mar 2018 132,239 miles

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

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

Both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,980 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 124,980 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,636 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,968 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,527 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,527 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OV04 HKF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OV04 HKF, 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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OV04 HKF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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