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AE04 VPX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

135,789 mi
Last recorded135,789 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 135,789 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 135,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,377 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 123,377 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,726 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 109,724 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bump stops broken l/h + r/h

Fail 23 Jul 2012 109,257 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exaust box rusty

off side front tyre worn bad on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 95,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,282 miles

front no.plate cracked

plastic under side covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,282 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

front no.plate cracked

plastic under side covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,148 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre 1856014

Fail 15 Jul 2009 72,148 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre 1856014

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,126 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,752 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 30,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

AE04 VPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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