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RE04 FDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 FDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge going smooth

Offside Front Tyre inner edge going smooth

Offside Front link rod rubber gaiter deteriorating

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,728 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded

windscreen has very small chips

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,850 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated but no leaks

handbrake requires adjustment only just met requirements

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,639 miles

Both Rear Tyres Part Worn Tyres

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded And Pealing

Front Tyres Cracked/Perished

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,639 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both Rear Tyres Part Worn Tyres

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded And Pealing

Front Tyres Cracked/Perished

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,463 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box outer casing deteriated

n/s/f tyre perishing outer tread

Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box outer casing deteriated

n/s/f tyre perishing outer tread

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,274 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack and perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,895 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,895 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,557 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,514 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,259 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,564 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,449 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear tyres perished

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,082 miles

both rear tyres perished

small chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,152 miles

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

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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RE04 FDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE04 FDU, 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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RE04 FDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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