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VU04 XYG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

239,899 mi
Last recorded239,899 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2022 239,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill has some surface rust but not weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2022 239,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill has some surface rust but not weak

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2021 209,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2021 209,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 189,089 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 189,089 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability balljoint (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 162,413 miles

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

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear shocks slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,974 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,540 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 41,339 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both side suspension arms corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outter wall has slight cut but no cords showing

Fail 23 May 2015 41,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both side suspension arms corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outter wall has slight cut but no cords showing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight imbalance and fluctuations on front brakes

Fail 22 Jan 2014 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight imbalance and fluctuations on front brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,953 miles

All tyres begining to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,197 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 XYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XYG, 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 VU04 XYG registered?

VU04 XYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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