2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · PL04 THF
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 149,867 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 THF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 149,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 THF 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 (PL04 THF) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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 (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect diffused, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect diffused, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”.
PL04 THF Mileage History
- 15/11/2023144,995 mi
- 15/11/2024148,336 mi+3,341 mi
- 11/12/2024148,665 mi+329 mi
- 03/03/2026149,867 mi+1,202 mi
- 03/03/2026149,867 mi
Average of roughly 2,121 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: Good
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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