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MD04 VVW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 VVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,664 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

vehicle emissions, C.O. just within required specifications

Fail 9 Sep 2016 123,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

vehicle emissions, C.O. just within required specifications

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,693 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

enginemangement light is on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,039 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,347 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,608 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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MD04 VVW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MD04 VVW, 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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MD04 VVW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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