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OE04 VXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

180,799 mi
Last recorded180,799 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 180,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 180,700 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking From offside boot, dripping onto suspension arm (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 177,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 174,611 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 169,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2023 169,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated can see inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2022 157,232 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2022 157,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2021 144,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded and Pealing off Rear Exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2020 135,454 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2019 128,713 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 128,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 120,289 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 25 Aug 2018 120,289 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,230 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge

play in nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,812 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

play in nearside track rod

Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 96,809 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,205 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 62,052 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,331 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 May 2007 38,179 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 16 May 2007 38,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear inner tyres worn unevenly

n/s outer front tyre side wall damage

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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OE04 VXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OE04 VXP, 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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OE04 VXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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