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ST04 VHV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,630 mi
Last recorded152,630 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,630 miles

Engine MIL lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stonechips less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 152,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stonechips less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 149,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL lamp on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechips in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 149,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL lamp on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechips in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,662 miles

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

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

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

Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear, both ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various brake pipes covered in underseal obscuring inspection

vehicle heavily undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

rear axle rusty

rear heatshield insecure

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2018 121,168 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

rear axle rusty

rear heatshield insecure

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,700 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear chassis at fuel tank mount corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear chassis at fuel tank mount corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,294 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 42,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 28,688 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 24,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 19,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST04 VHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 ST04 VHV, 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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ST04 VHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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