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AE04 VPM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,300 mi
Last recorded185,300 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VPM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 185,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2014 166,059 miles

osf tyre on limit rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 166,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf tyre on limit rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 147,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 147,866 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 128,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 19 May 2012 128,870 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 31 May 2011 112,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,465 miles

judder on front brakes

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

very slight wear on both rear tyre inner edges

Fail 18 May 2010 91,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 71,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 52,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 52,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,100 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 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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