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ST04 VWM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,385 mi
Last recorded114,385 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 114,385 miles

both front sills corroded

nearside front slight play in steering

Fail 14 May 2025 114,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front sills corroded

nearside front slight play in steering

Pass 13 May 2024 111,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 108,970 miles

both rear shock abs dust covers /bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin burst plus heat shield loose

Fail 16 May 2023 108,969 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock abs dust covers /bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin burst plus heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2022 103,028 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still opens

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

dsm cant detect any smoke

rear exhaust in poor condition

very little reserve on park brake

Fail 3 May 2022 103,017 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged but still opens

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

dsm cant detect any smoke

rear exhaust in poor condition

very little reserve on park brake

Pass 21 May 2021 99,231 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

dsm cant detect any smoke

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2021 99,218 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

dsm cant detect any smoke

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2020 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2019 91,252 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear part of exhaust in poor condition

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 86,360 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2018 86,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2017 82,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2016 76,043 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

various parts of front suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 70,447 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition at rear

Pass 21 May 2014 65,782 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2014 65,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 60,622 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 54,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 45,030 miles

Backbox in poor condition

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn but not excessive

Both rear indicators starting to show white light

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Chip in windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2009 38,678 miles

front wipers clear screen but blades starting to harden, noisy

Pass 23 May 2008 29,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,891 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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ST04 VWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ST04 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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