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PF04 EFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,449 mi
Last recorded160,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 EFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 160,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on both edges dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 160,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on both edges dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 151,590 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2019 151,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded and weakend (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2018 144,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake disk corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 144,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly to the cords on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,443 miles

plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,966 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,861 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,898 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,826 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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PF04 EFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF04 EFA, 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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PF04 EFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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