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AE04 VSN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,087 mi
Last recorded70,087 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,593 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 63,481 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,172 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,077 miles

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

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,352 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,268 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight binde on off side rear

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,470 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,781 miles

front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,539 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,021 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,448 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 VSN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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