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WF04 ACU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,532 mi
Last recorded200,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 ACU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 200,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour BOTH SIDE (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 194,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 187,321 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 187,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 183,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 183,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front fog light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 177,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Silencer corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Jan 2022 177,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Silencer corroded

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 164,656 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED CORRODED

Fail 22 Jan 2021 164,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED CORRODED

Pass 23 Jan 2020 154,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear bottom section ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 154,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No headlamp aim visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No headlamp aim visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear bottom section ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,204 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 110,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,271 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,160 miles

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

rear exhaust corrodded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,058 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,100 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,859 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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WF04 ACU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF04 ACU, 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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WF04 ACU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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