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AE04 VOJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,057 mi
Last recorded169,057 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 168,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 155,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 146,137 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front top strut mount noisey

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 134,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 123,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 112,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,977 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,526 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,372 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,596 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,500 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,394 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil level low

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,907 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,210 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 VOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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