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FC04 VDX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,641 mi
Last recorded195,641 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 195,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 191,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroaded

exhaust system surface corrosion

undertrays fitted unable to access testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2024 184,211 miles

Rear axle surface corrosion

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 176,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 169,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 159,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 151,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2019 143,854 miles

Front anti roll bar rusty

Nearside Rear shocker body rusty

Offside Rear shocker body rusty

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2018 135,167 miles

snow tyres fitted

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 24 Mar 2018 135,167 miles

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

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

snow tyres fitted

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2017 125,967 miles

both rear shocker bodies rusty

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 25 Mar 2016 116,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 108,440 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

back box peeling

Fail 1 Apr 2014 102,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

back box peeling

Pass 20 Jul 2013 93,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,762 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,559 miles

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

front brake disc worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,074 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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FC04 VDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FC04 VDX, 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 FC04 VDX registered?

FC04 VDX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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