CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE04 VSG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,368 mi
Last recorded155,368 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 155,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 155,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 146,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 146,718 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2021 138,601 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 138,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,651 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front headlamps have a poor image

lower front suspension arms showing heavy corrosion

o/s/rear tyre app limits and cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2020 131,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front headlamps have a poor image

lower front suspension arms showing heavy corrosion

o/s/rear tyre app limits and cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 119,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,155 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on 2mm plus cracks to outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center section clamp heavely corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2018 109,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on 2mm plus cracks to outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center section clamp heavely corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre and rear silencer corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

offside and nearside front suspension arms slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre sleeve slight corrosion to clamps

exhaust rear silencer outer skin slight corrosion

front brake discs slight wear

nearside rear tyre has perishing to tread

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wiperblade ends torn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has cracking to tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wiperblade ends torn

Offside rear tyre has cracking to tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 62,206 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre side walls starting to perish/crack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,054 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE04 VSG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE04 VSG?

You can check the full history of AE04 VSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE04 VSG registered?

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

Is AE04 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VSG shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE04 VSG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE04 VSG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.