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AE04 VMJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,406 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,931 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,250 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,897 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,763 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 29,763 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 25,518 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,421 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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AE04 VMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AE04 VMJ, 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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AE04 VMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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