2004 Skoda Fabia · 17,990 MOT tests
2004 Skoda Fabia reliability
2004 Skoda Fabias fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 Fabia years (17,990 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 47.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 106,459
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,990
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.3% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.6%
- Suspension18.7%
- Brakes16.5%
- Body, chassis and structure11%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Tyres7.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.7%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.16%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.26%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.26%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.22%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.87%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2004 Skoda Fabias fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 Fabia years (17,990 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.7% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.16% of tests), position lamp not working (4.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Skoda Fabia shows 106,459 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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