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VA04 VRP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 122,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,944 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 28 Jan 2012 86,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,805 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,626 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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VA04 VRP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VRP, 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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What year was VA04 VRP registered?

VA04 VRP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 VRP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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