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VE54 MVG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,053 mi
Last recorded160,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 MVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 160,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 148,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to drivers front wing

engine covers fitted covering testable components

exhaust system deteriorated

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Fail 17 May 2018 148,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to drivers front wing

engine covers fitted covering testable components

exhaust system deteriorated

surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 20 Sep 2016 139,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 121,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 121,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,821 miles

movement in both front wishbone arm rear bushes, nearside front bush split

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

movement in both front wishbone arm rear bushes, nearside front bush split

tread getting low on nearside front & offside rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,454 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 87,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,752 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,761 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,761 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,811 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VE54 MVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE54 MVG, 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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VE54 MVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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