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R260 HSC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,539 mi
Last recorded88,539 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 HSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,539 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,539 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low 1.5ltr added

Fail 12 Feb 2020 83,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Oil level low 1.5ltr added

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,208 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,436 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,107 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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R260 HSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R260 HSC, 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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R260 HSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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