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FE04 VXZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,061 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 105,460 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 99,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 85,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 76,886 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,058 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML warning lamp staying ON

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,774 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

rear tyres nailed

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,960 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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FE04 VXZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 FE04 VXZ, 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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FE04 VXZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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