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FA04 VJG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,421 mi
Last recorded84,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VJG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,421 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,155 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic lenses slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 64,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,266 miles

front tyres starting to wear low towards inner edges

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,786 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,066 miles

engine oil low

Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,746 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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FA04 VJG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FA04 VJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 VJG registered?

FA04 VJG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is FA04 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 VJG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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