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MA04 VWU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,700 mi
Last recorded124,700 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 124,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 113,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 113,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 102,761 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 90,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 79,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 68,016 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 68,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 56,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,541 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 VWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWU, 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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MA04 VWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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