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VO04 XUF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,228 mi
Last recorded143,228 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 143,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 135,622 miles

Nearside Front window unable to open

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

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer casing peeling away but not leaking fumes

engine management light showing fault with vehicle {epc } light also showing on dash

Fail 11 Jul 2017 135,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement sticking (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn down by brake pad metal on metal (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front window unable to open

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

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer casing peeling away but not leaking fumes

engine management light showing fault with vehicle {epc } light also showing on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer casing corroding and peeling away (7.1.2)

engine management light showing fault with engine

Fail 19 Jul 2016 124,280 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive keeps going off scale (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer casing corroding and peeling away (7.1.2)

engine management light showing fault with engine

Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

eml illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

eml illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,439 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 93,439 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,594 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,362 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 XUF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO04 XUF, 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 XUF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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