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OW04 FTC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,418 mi
Last recorded77,418 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 FTC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 77,418 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly degraded Nearside and offside

Pass 23 Mar 2024 74,953 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 72,947 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,001 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,269 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 59,197 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 59,197 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 54,572 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,304 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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OW04 FTC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW04 FTC, 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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What year was OW04 FTC registered?

OW04 FTC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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