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VE04 MFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 77,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 75,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 73,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2.5mm and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2.5mm and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 68,522 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner and outer treads, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner and outer treads, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 68,522 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner and outer treads, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner and outer treads, Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm, This tyre has inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm, This tyre has excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm, This tyre has inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm, This tyre has excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 61,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 54,229 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 50,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,265 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 46,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 41,286 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2011 36,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 24,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,334 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 MFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

VE04 MFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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