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VE04 MHY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 MHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 117,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 116,273 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 107,300 miles

Both headlamps dis-coloured

Fail 8 May 2019 107,300 miles

Both headlamps dis-coloured

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 101,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,151 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2016 91,657 miles

headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2015 86,452 miles

Exhaust rear box is rusty

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,294 miles

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Items removed from drivers view

N/S/F tyre is perished

Fail 15 May 2013 76,040 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 76,040 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 69,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 69,016 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

auxillary belt tensioner jittery when engine running, maybe altenator clutched pulley faulty

wipers to be rechecked

Pass 7 May 2011 61,003 miles

Exhaust rear box is rusty

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,774 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 43,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 36,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,468 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking round tread

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,617 miles

large undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some steering components

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 MHY 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 64%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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