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OW04 FTY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,086 mi
Last recorded119,086 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 FTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,086 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 119,086 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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 21 Aug 2013 106,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 97,624 miles

Both front wipers juddering across screen.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,624 miles

Both front wipers juddering across screen.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,628 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,628 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,283 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 70,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,592 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 FTY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OW04 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

OW04 FTY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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