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NC04 VHX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,078 mi
Last recorded137,078 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 VHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,683 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,010 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 124,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides+ no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,740 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front lower arms corroded and worn

Fail 1 Jul 2016 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front lower arms corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,854 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 104,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,437 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 87,974 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,974 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,916 miles

Check engine light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding slightly

Unable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,824 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)

Check engine light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has slight split in outer wall

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding slightly

Unable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 73,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,583 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,274 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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NC04 VHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NC04 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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