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VN04 FNM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 FNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 104,398 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust rear box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 101,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi section poor

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 101,387 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front caliper insecure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi section poor

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 98,418 miles

(Both windscreen washer jets poor spray pattern, advise replacement)

(Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, adjustment/repair advised)

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 98,418 miles

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

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

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

(Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, adjustment/repair advised)

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 97,238 miles

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

Central Rear rear exhaust box rusty and poor condition

Fail 10 May 2021 97,238 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear rear exhaust box rusty and poor condition

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,501 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,496 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front mirror backing damaged/insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

engine mil illuminated

tested in wet conditions

Fail 2 Mar 2018 79,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.61% limit0.3% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.37% limit 0.3% (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front mirror backing damaged/insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade inefficient

engine mil illuminated

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,778 miles

EML Light on

Fail 31 Jan 2017 74,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML Light on

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 67,064 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,185 miles

front tyres on limit

rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 16 Mar 2007 2,140 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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VN04 FNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN04 FNM, 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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VN04 FNM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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