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AE04 VRN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VRN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,501 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,501 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,443 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,497 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 46,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,972 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VRN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

AE04 VRN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is AE04 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VRN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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