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RG04 BKN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,516 mi
Last recorded127,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 BKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 127,516 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,396 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 122,341 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,282 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside Bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Long parking brake travel

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,317 miles

18% inbalance on front brakes.

Headlamp output slightly low.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 80,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

18% inbalance on front brakes.

Exhaust gases leaking on centre joint.

Headlamp output slightly low.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,981 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 4 Apr 2014 56,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,596 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 33,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 26,933 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,550 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 19,550 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 11,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,689 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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RG04 BKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RG04 BKN, 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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RG04 BKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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