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AE04 VNL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,428 mi
Last recorded101,428 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,712 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,553 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 75,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriated

front suspension creaking

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriated

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,369 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,121 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,533 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 31,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,189 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 VNL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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