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AE04 VPD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,609 mi
Last recorded119,609 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,609 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,328 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,309 miles

drivers door mirror condition

offside front suspension arm rear bush.

parking brake near end of travel

Fail 10 Mar 2015 111,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

drivers door mirror condition

offside front suspension arm rear bush.

parking brake near end of travel

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,183 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 100,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 77,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,686 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the side

Fail 19 Aug 2010 69,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the side

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,909 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 VPD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VPD, 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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What year was AE04 VPD registered?

AE04 VPD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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