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FA04 VLK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 124,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 123,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,609 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,843 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,229 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 116,636 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 116,636 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper wear indicators showing and smearing slightly.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,583 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 6 Jul 2011 84,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,045 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 VLK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FA04 VLK, 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 VLK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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