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VE04 HBP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HBP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 144,709 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,168 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 141,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 134,108 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED.

REAR SILENCER BOX IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 134,103 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

LOW BRAKE EFFORT FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL.

REAR BRAKE PADS OPERATING ON 40%OF DISC SURFACE ONLY.

REAR SILENCER BOX IN POOR CONDITION,OUTER CASING INSECURE.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,628 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

slight damage to front number plate

top covers of rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

slight damage to front number plate

top covers of rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2012 95,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,070 miles

DRAG ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 70,129 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SMALL NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,708 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 57,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre just on legal limit worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,560 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,576 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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VE04 HBP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE04 HBP, 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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VE04 HBP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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