2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · FE04 AVL
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 57,797 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE04 AVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 57,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE04 AVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (FE04 AVL) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
FE04 AVL Mileage History
- 28/04/202250,153 mi
- 03/05/202355,898 mi+5,745 mi
- 04/05/202355,900 mi+2 mi
- 25/04/202457,794 mi+1,894 mi
- 29/04/202457,797 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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