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OW04 FTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,184 mi
Last recorded126,184 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 FTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,184 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 126,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,307 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 115,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,650 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 86,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,424 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 53,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,460 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 FTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW04 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

OW04 FTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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