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AE04 VVG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,379 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tail box rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,375 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tail box rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,604 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 108,604 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,191 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,414 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wing mirror taped om but secure

Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,874 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wing mirror taped om but secure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,281 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 56,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake dics slightly warped.pedal feedback

glow plug light flashing

tailbox corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,087 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 35,920 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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