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VE04 HMC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HMC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,470 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 93,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise tracking after track rod ends

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,918 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,100 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 73,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 73,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,739 miles

coolant weep noted from n/s of radiator

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box

headlamps have deteorated

r/n/s tyre is perished

Fail 24 Nov 2018 71,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant weep noted from n/s of radiator

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box

headlamps have deteorated

r/n/s tyre is perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,682 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Nov 2017 69,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2016 66,479 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,277 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 62,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

offside front tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 55,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

offside front tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 50,934 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 50,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriated

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriation

Pass 8 May 2012 45,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,932 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 27,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

driver side rear tyre pressure very low. no obvious reason found.

Pass 8 May 2008 27,789 miles

driver side rear tyre pressure very low. no obvious reason found.

Pass 15 May 2007 19,929 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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 HMC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMC, 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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VE04 HMC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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