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VO04 XUY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,499 mi
Last recorded48,499 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 XUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,115 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 48,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,170 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 43,170 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,360 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 41,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,163 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 40,163 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,744 miles

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

Rear Advise: Parking brake only just reached the required efficiency.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 38,744 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Advise: Parking brake only just reached the required efficiency.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2009 17,863 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,406 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 XUY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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