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WM04 BFN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,329 mi
Last recorded67,329 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 BFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint weak with slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,578 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 62,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slight .still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,873 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,873 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (7.1.2)

OSF anti roll barlink has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,088 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,088 miles

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

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

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,995 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,574 miles

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,776 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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WM04 BFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM04 BFN, 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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WM04 BFN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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