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VE04 HCF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,365 mi
Last recorded67,365 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,365 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 66,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,484 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 62,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 59,398 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 59,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 57,472 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 57,457 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyres showing signs off perishing

Pass 24 May 2019 53,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dog cage fitted to rear seat

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,087 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,055 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,203 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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VE04 HCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE04 HCF, 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 VE04 HCF registered?

VE04 HCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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