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VO04 MVA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 MVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,919 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective front rubber mount splitting , rear split advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective too big (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has nails in x2 and surface cracking between tread

Pass 31 Aug 2023 139,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,937 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack end joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour And offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside front 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside front 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,172 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced and offside4 (1.7.5a)

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,658 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,634 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,517 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear tyres worn uneven

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,885 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes weak.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear tyres worn uneven.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,873 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,365 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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VO04 MVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VO04 MVA, 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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VO04 MVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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