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VE04 MHV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,681 mi
Last recorded99,681 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 MHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Rear shocks & Springs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear shocks, Rear axle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NOISEY (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER BROKEN

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 86,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NOISEY (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER BROKEN

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,995 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAED

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 77,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAED

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 71,328 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 71,328 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,292 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 58,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 58,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,408 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,832 miles

front brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 27,731 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,514 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 MHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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