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TH04 HOS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH04 HOS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 110,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 110,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (on lip) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 102,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (on lip) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL HOLED AND WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,841 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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 Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL HOLED AND WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,481 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 62,481 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,709 miles

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

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

Non standard method employed to secure offside front brake hose.

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

Outer sills corroded.

Play in handbrake.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 44,396 miles

Brake performance not tested Leak - o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 43,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,709 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,709 miles

rear brake binding both resr (3.7.B.1)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,471 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 25 Nov 2013 35,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,268 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 33,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,820 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,077 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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TH04 HOS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TH04 HOS, 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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TH04 HOS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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