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V999 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,469 mi
Last recorded181,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 181,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 170,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 160,924 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 152,221 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,820 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 122,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear hand brake lazy

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear seat back rest slight movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock dust covers missing

engine management light on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 87,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link both boots (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear hand brake lazy

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear seat back rest slight movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock dust covers missing

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,283 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,562 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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V999 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V999 VRS, 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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V999 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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