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VN04 LRL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 LRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,715 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 88,202 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 83,110 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,953 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 79,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe referrals corroding But OK.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,693 miles

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

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

exhaust box starting to delamiate

Fail 27 Jul 2017 75,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust box starting to delamiate

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,654 miles

engine cover fitted

silencer delaminating

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,308 miles

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

exhaust box starting to delamiate,but not leaking.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,306 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box starting to delamiate,but not leaking.

o/s rear brake has slight bind when turned.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,520 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear tyre slightly perished but ok at present.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear tyre slightly perished but ok at present.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2011 37,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,046 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 20,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LRL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LRL, 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 VN04 LRL registered?

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

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