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VK04 FEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,833 mi
Last recorded126,833 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion to underside and exposed components (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light damaged

various parts of vehicle body damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet damaged

exhaust system corroded

rear seats and belts not checked due to condition of interior

Fail 10 Aug 2015 121,860 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet damaged

exhaust system corroded

rear seats and belts not checked due to condition of interior

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,806 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 104,817 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,289 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,075 miles

Nearside Front 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 Aug 2008 47,801 miles

slight biund offside rear

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,383 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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VK04 FEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK04 FEV, 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 VK04 FEV registered?

VK04 FEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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