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VN04 SFK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,660 mi
Last recorded197,660 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 SFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 197,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 197,660 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 182,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 182,654 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 167,063 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 153,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 133,004 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper /cable seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,446 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,517 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,782 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Very Slight Leak From O/S/F Outer cv Boot.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust Rear Box Slightly Deteriorated.

Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend Replacing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2015 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,438 miles

rear offside tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,834 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,834 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,581 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,125 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,806 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 SFK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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