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AE04 VVL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 100,107 miles

heavy rust rear exhaust

vague pattern headlights

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside border line (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroding

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside border line (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroding

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,438 miles

offside front brake pad getting low

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2016 78,438 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake pad getting low

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,788 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 54,704 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,749 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 45,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,970 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 27,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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