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NC04 VHW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,042 mi
Last recorded90,042 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 VHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,042 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,378 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on the outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,802 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 73,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox outer skin corroded

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2015 73,157 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,586 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 60,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,370 miles

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

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

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

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

car wet at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,887 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,277 miles

Front brake discs corroded in inner and outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edge

Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear indicators faded

Fail 14 May 2009 37,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 37,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NC04 VHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC04 VHW, 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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NC04 VHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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