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VU04 BHD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 122,102 miles

emissions failed due to exhaust leak

Fail 15 Sep 2023 122,102 miles

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

emissions failed due to exhaust leak

Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,647 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 117,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,535 miles

Rear reversing lamp not working

battery cover slightly loose

Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear reversing lamp not working

battery cover slightly loose

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 100,320 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 100,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,756 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 47,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,543 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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VU04 BHD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 VU04 BHD, 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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VU04 BHD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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