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PA04 EFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 EFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 130,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,521 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 122,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,797 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 115,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 106,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,651 miles

Front pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,980 miles

engine light on.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,095 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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PA04 EFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PA04 EFU, 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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PA04 EFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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