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FE04 VYC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 118,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,635 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,825 miles

Central exhaust jointing sleeve corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Feb 2018 112,788 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Central exhaust jointing sleeve corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm inner rear bush is showing signs of deterioration (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm inner rear bush is showing signs of deterioration. (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern, headlamp lens has oxidised and become opaque. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern, headlamp lens has oxidised and become opaque. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm inner rear bush is showing signs of deterioration (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm inner rear bush is showing signs of deterioration. (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens becoming opaque beam pattern is just apparent. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens becoming opaque beam pattern is just apparent. (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens becoming opaque beam pattern is just apparent. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens becoming opaque beam pattern is just apparent. (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,825 miles

front headlamps pattern dull

Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front headlamps pattern dull

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,007 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 91,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,535 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,653 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 VYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYC, 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 VYC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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