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MK04 VMT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 VMT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 66,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,268 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured slightly affecting the images

Front Both wiper blades deteriorated

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2021 61,268 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured slightly affecting the images

Front Both wiper blades deteriorated

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,157 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing..

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

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

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away ,however not leaking..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away ,however not leaking..

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing..

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

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 20 Apr 2019 47,785 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing.

Rear silencer box outer casing corroding away ,but not leakng.

front number plate damaged ,however still legable.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

vehicle windscreen greasy.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and perishing.

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away,however is not leaking.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of perishing.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 38,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner section. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking/perishing on side walls.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,366 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly also have small cuts .

rear silencer box very rusty.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 34,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light out

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,696 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,276 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 23,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,911 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 21,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,449 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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MK04 VMT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK04 VMT, 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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MK04 VMT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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