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WD04 FVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 FVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 134,962 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both beginning to fade. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 134,962 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sills.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both beginning to fade. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,077 miles

Both outer sills corroded toward rear.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 123,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,611 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 117,580 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,928 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 106,459 miles

All 4 tyre valve stems perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 106,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

All 4 tyre valve stems perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,406 miles

nearside track rod end boot cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,044 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops broken in half.

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges.

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops broken in half.

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges.

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated / corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 84,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated / corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

wipers dragging

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,084 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,084 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 May 2012 66,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,027 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 49,027 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front lower fog lamp lens cracked.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,817 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,817 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,220 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,073 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)

all brake discs becoming corroded on edges

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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WD04 FVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD04 FVM, 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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WD04 FVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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