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CU04 VAX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,403 mi
Last recorded65,403 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 VAX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,403 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,250 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,831 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,429 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 48,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,197 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,548 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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CU04 VAX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU04 VAX, 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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What year was CU04 VAX registered?

CU04 VAX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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