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PL04 NBF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,256 miles

offside headlight deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 85,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,133 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights deteriorated

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlights deteriorated

nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

service overdue indicator on

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlights deteriorated

nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

service overdue indicator on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,806 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

both headlamp lenses deteriated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on limit bold inside (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

both headlamp lenses deteriated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,713 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,332 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush has movement

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated and has movement

rear exhaust heavily corroded

service overdue indicator lamp on

thorn in nearside front tyre on shoulder

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,636 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,564 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 30,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 25,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,903 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 20,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,051 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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PL04 NBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL04 NBF, 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 PL04 NBF registered?

PL04 NBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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