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OW04 FUE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 FUE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,496 miles

both the front tyres are thin on the edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,515 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes very weak and unbonded

nearside rear tyre perished and on the minimum legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,298 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,921 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,921 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,341 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 FUE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

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

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