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VO04 XVB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,788 mi
Last recorded123,788 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 XVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,788 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 123,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,612 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2024 107,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,666 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,236 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2022 91,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,710 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,427 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,360 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly and discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,762 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 18 Mar 2015 52,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,748 miles

Hand brake travel, but still has reserve.

Plastic underfloor cover, Factory fitted. (Normal)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,297 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 XVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XVB, 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 VO04 XVB registered?

VO04 XVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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