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FA04 VLD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,210 mi
Last recorded76,210 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel steel rim has correct size tyre

engine overheat light on coolant level low topped up

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 68,507 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog tell light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 30 Oct 2020 63,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog tell light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 57,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,271 miles

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,437 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 41,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 32,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,583 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 VLD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA04 VLD, 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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FA04 VLD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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