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VN04 FOT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,438 mi
Last recorded151,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 FOT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 151,438 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 145,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust deteriorated

sills corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 140,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 75,181 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 75,181 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,943 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,641 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,641 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,185 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 FOT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN04 FOT, 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 FOT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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