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VU54 VOV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,465 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,391 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both nearside and offside headlamps deterioreated

both nearside and offside steering rack inner track rod joints have slight play

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

front tyres are different size to rear

gear selector display deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,981 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber ram covers adrift

both nearside and offside rear tyres becoming low on tread

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

instrument cluster gear selection display deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,267 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,490 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,575 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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VU54 VOV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VU54 VOV, 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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VU54 VOV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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