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AE04 VSJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,691 miles

Front LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES WORN

Rear SHOCKERS CORRODED

Fail 2 Sep 2023 142,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central EXHAUST SLEEVE EXSESIVE CORRODED

Front LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES WORN

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD REQUIRES SECURING

Rear SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body, underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 136,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body, underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 129,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged shoulder badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,080 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,705 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 123,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,882 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,392 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 VSJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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