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FA04 VLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 94,797 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,221 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen stonechip.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 92,205 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen stonechip.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,397 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 90,388 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 87,547 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,970 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 71,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,369 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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 30 Jun 2015 53,761 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,313 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,597 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,597 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,190 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,682 miles

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

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 VLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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