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WF04 ABZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 ABZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,244 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 121,243 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover slight damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 109,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,407 miles

engine mil on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,433 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,770 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,770 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drivers anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,607 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 77,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,648 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 43,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 33,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,773 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,102 miles

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

offside rear door dos,nt open from inside or outside

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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WF04 ABZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF04 ABZ, 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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What year was WF04 ABZ registered?

WF04 ABZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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