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VN04 LRK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,582 mi
Last recorded202,582 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 LRK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 202,582 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 202,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 200,468 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 200,468 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 196,795 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 196,795 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 191,540 miles

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

Offside Rear brake low efficiency.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 191,540 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake low efficiency.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 168,017 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 167,985 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,477 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)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2014 138,508 miles

corrosion exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2011 136,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 114,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,563 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE BUSH TO BE REPLACED SOON

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,563 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE BUSH TO BE REPLACED SOON

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,723 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 LRK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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