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PL04 VWB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor has small split

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link worn

anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,243 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,242 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 113,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Incorrect mounting bolt in front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,563 miles

osf head light pattern low

spare tyre found low on pressure

Fail 26 Jun 2017 103,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osf head light pattern low

spare tyre found low on pressure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,992 miles

both n/s and o/s front inner bushes worn

small cut in o/s/f cv boot

some play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,549 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,093 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,223 miles

hand brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 31,114 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishapen

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,114 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishapen

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,442 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted to front and side floors of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

undertray fitted to front and side floors of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2007 20,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,604 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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PL04 VWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL04 VWB, 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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PL04 VWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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