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VR51 BYE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,198 mi
Last recorded196,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 BYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 196,198 miles

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

Lowering springs fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 196,198 miles

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

Lowering springs fitted

Stop lamp(s) all not working Os (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

mill light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 173,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shocker covers broken

Pass 20 Apr 2015 162,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 162,846 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 148,614 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 137,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,240 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

vehicle road tested for brakes as to low for rollers

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,628 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,062 miles

slight movement/play in n/s/f track arm

Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement/play in n/s/f track arm

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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VR51 BYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VR51 BYE, 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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VR51 BYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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