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MA04 VWS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VWS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 102,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,819 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,728 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,300 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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MA04 VWS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA04 VWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA04 VWS registered?

MA04 VWS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is MA04 VWS safe to buy?

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