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WR04 HGU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,591 mi
Last recorded89,591 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 HGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 89,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

general underside corrosion

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight sweat of grease

Pass 6 Sep 2025 86,398 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

general underside corrosion

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight sweat of grease

slight movement in rear axle

Fail 1 Sep 2025 86,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

general underside corrosion

o/s headlamp lens cloudy (beam image ok)

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight sweat of grease

slight movement in rear axle

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,266 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Sump bolt damaged

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 83,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides Inners slight mists (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Sump bolt damaged

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 80,475 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights lenses slightly deteriorated (image ok)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,105 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front lower suspension arms corroded

headlamps faded (images ok)

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner CV gaitor has a sweat of oil

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

back box outer skin corroded

engine cover and undertray fitted

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,721 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front inner CV gaitor has a sweat of oil

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

back box outer skin corroded

engine cover and undertray fitted

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,791 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Rear exhaust backbox corroding.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Unable to see beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Unable to see beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Rear exhaust backbox corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,218 miles

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

both headlamps lenses faded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,685 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 51,810 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,810 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,825 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,825 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

Both rear tyres in tread has small cracks

Fail 19 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres in tread has small cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,800 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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WR04 HGU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 WR04 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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