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VN04 SFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,118 mi
Last recorded153,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 SFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 153,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 153,117 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 142,030 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp pitting and poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint inner clip weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,619 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,883 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 125,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,647 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 120,992 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 116,569 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2017 110,153 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,729 miles

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,379 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall badly cut

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,779 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 85,252 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,204 miles

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

Rear Discs Corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,821 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,991 miles

front discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear washer inop

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,499 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 45,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,302 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 SFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

VN04 SFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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