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FA04 VLH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,959 mi
Last recorded76,959 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter damp

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 29 Sep 2023 76,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter damp

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,926 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake adjustment required

Fail 20 Sep 2022 74,888 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake adjustment required

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,972 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has damage to outer lip.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel has damaged to outer lip

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,258 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2016 57,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,643 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,706 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,885 miles

kerb damage to nearside front tyre and road wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,243 miles

n/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,696 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,344 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 VLH 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 81.8%.

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 VLH, 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 FA04 VLH registered?

FA04 VLH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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