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AE04 VMV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,045 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

head lamp lens in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

head lamp lens in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,673 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 34,552 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 33,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 17,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,407 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 VMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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