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M40 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 142,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust to suspension and braking components

Pass 14 Jan 2025 140,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And near limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And near limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,702 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,752 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,682 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 130,065 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 130,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,618 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 127,618 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 124,555 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,556 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing windscreen effectively.

Fail 29 Dec 2016 116,556 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing windscreen effectively.

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 109,715 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,774 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 95,338 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 95,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2012 80,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,265 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 61,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,857 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,800 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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M40 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M40 VRS, 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 M40 VRS registered?

M40 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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