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PL04 TGE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 TGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,783 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,783 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,478 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 75,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,268 miles

All tyres perished

Backbox corroded

Front arm bushes starting to split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,701 miles

back box outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,316 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,840 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,734 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,734 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 1 Apr 2009 35,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,718 miles

both rear tyres have perishing to tread

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,715 miles

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

both rear tyres have perishing to tread

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,633 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 TGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TGE, 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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PL04 TGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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