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WH04 FBA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,068 mi
Last recorded111,068 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 FBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,068 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 110,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,500 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre valve slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre valve slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,683 miles

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in sidewall tyre flat

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,683 miles

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

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

Front headlamps misty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in sidewall tyre flat

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,863 miles

EML is on

Front exhaust flexi pipe is starting to pull away

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,657 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,296 miles

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and close to limit in places

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,296 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and close to limit in places

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 71,650 miles

both wipoer blades are split at end but still clear screen

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 May 2011 61,873 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated.

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,349 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,325 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

unable to open tailgate but with rear seat folded down able to gain access for inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,908 miles

front tyres 3mm

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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WH04 FBA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WH04 FBA, 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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WH04 FBA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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