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VA04 WCW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 WCW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion offside sill

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,300 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 66,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front washers slightly insufficient

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in threads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,026 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in threads

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,635 miles

Both front brakes, slightly binding

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 45,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,518 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,068 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,496 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 WCW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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