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VA04 UJE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

265,914 mi
Last recorded265,914 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 265,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 265,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 256,779 miles

Both Nearside and offside track rod end dust covers perished

Both centre and rear exhaust box outer casing has deteriorated but no leaks

Both front nearside and offside brake hoses perished slightly

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Unable to fully check rear seat belts due seats folded down

bonnet damaged art rear but is secure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 244,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 232,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 221,946 miles

both front indicators slightly white in colour.

middle exhaust box starting to corrode [not blowing].

offside rear seat back is locked but has movement in it.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 221,946 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front indicators slightly white in colour.

middle exhaust box starting to corrode [not blowing].

offside rear seat back is locked but has movement in it.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 205,126 miles

nearside front outer cv boot has small split in it.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 205,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front outer cv boot has small split in it.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 180,997 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

both rear tyres getting low - 2mm

Pass 12 Jul 2010 158,807 miles

both wiper blades split.

handbrake cables starting to seize up feel [stiff/dry].

slight movement in nearside steering rack joint.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 141,722 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner knuckle joint

Pass 18 Jul 2008 128,469 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 30 Jul 2007 97,867 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 97,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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VA04 UJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA04 UJE, 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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VA04 UJE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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