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PK04 TFN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,259 mi
Last recorded174,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 TFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 174,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 174,188 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 151,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 137,381 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 137,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 127,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 117,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 117,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,572 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 97,305 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both under trays split and cracked.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both under trays split and cracked.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,840 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,298 miles

Fronr suspension, lower arms, rear mounting bushes excessive movement, but not delaminated.

Front suspension anti-roll bar fowling on subframe.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,272 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PK04 TFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK04 TFN, 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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PK04 TFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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