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AE04 VML

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,778 mi
Last recorded82,778 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,778 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,706 miles

165/70/R14/81T. OF 4 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

All brake pipes protected by grease.

Offside Front Outer Under-seal peeling causing body to corrode.

Fail 18 Aug 2020 80,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

165/70/R14/81T. OF 4 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

All brake pipes protected by grease.

Offside Front Outer Under-seal peeling causing body to corrode.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,311 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE WEAK

Offside Front SILL CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,812 miles

165/70/R14/81T. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,812 miles

165/70/R14/81T. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working R382 bulb fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,668 miles

165/70/R14/81H. OF 2 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,668 miles

165/70/R14/81H. OF 2 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,040 miles

165/70/R14/81H. OF 6 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,243 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 67,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,641 miles

165/70/R14/81T. All 5mm.

Slight drag front brakes.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,093 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/ wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,649 miles

Underbody covered in plastic panels, but all looks OK.

Front tyres just legal.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,191 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 15,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,250 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 VML is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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