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WR04 HGM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 HGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated /shock covers adrift

Slight distortion to wheel rims

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,000 miles

All road wheels slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Strong Advise: Windscreen washer jet poor delivery/requires attention

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops/covers failed and adrift

Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,273 miles

All road wheels slightly distorted

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber covers/bump stops failed and adrift

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Strong Advise: Washer jet poor delivery/requires attention

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift/requires attention

Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 109,156 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops/covers failed and adrift

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering, suspension and brake components show general age, wear and surface corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2022 109,156 miles

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

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops/covers failed and adrift

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering, suspension and brake components show general age, wear and surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,402 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber covers/bump stops failed and adrift

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight fluffing and fraying to seat belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2021 102,402 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber covers/bump stops failed and adrift

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight fluffing and fraying to seat belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,573 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamps deteriorated and poor images

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,850 miles

Exhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,131 miles

Exhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Fail 3 Dec 2018 85,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,351 miles

Headlamps aged and images poor

Nearside Front Slight play in anti roll bar linkage

Offside Windscreen washer requires attention

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Fail 22 Nov 2017 78,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamps aged and images poor

Nearside Front Slight play in anti roll bar linkage

Offside Windscreen washer requires attention

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,422 miles

Auxiliary belt area noisy

Front Indicators discoloured

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,919 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,965 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,051 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

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WR04 HGM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WR04 HGM, 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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WR04 HGM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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