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HX04 VFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,474 mi
Last recorded42,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,546 miles

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 33,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp not fully secure

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 33,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,868 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 30,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,801 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,424 miles

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

o/s headlight misty but has patten

Fail 17 Nov 2015 27,424 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s headlight misty but has patten

Pass 9 Dec 2014 21,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 9,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 7,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 3,802 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 VFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX04 VFA, 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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HX04 VFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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