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HX04 VDY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,758 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,128 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,801 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear centre seat belt not visable

Fail 10 Jan 2020 67,487 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear centre seat belt not visable

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,643 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,765 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,911 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,452 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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HX04 VDY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HX04 VDY, 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 HX04 VDY registered?

HX04 VDY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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