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AE04 VNR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VNR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside front

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

noise from engine

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

under trays are fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 99,900 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside front

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

noise from engine

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

under trays are fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight noise in nearside front hub

Fail 18 Jan 2017 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lense damaged

tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,246 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lense damaged

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,961 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfunction lamp on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lamp and bumper damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfunction lamp on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lamp and bumper damaged

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,728 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,775 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,169 miles

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

rear direction indicators getting discoloured

Fail 9 Feb 2012 48,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear direction indicators getting discoloured

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,001 miles

nearside front tyre just over 2mm tread on inner edge

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 8,879 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 8,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 8,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 8,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 VNR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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