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WD04 VFT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,885 mi
Last recorded188,885 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 VFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 188,885 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 188,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 182,361 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 182,361 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 178,261 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front WING DAMAGE

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Sep 2020 178,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WING DAMAGE

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2019 167,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop torn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop torn

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop torn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop torn

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 156,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop torn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop torn

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 145,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 134,252 miles

Rear Both bumpstops split

Pass 28 May 2015 123,409 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but none visible at time of test

Nearside rear tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but none visible at time of test

Nearside steering rack gaitor loose but not insecure enough to reject at time of test

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

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 123,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but none visible at time of test

Nearside rear tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but none visible at time of test

Nearside steering rack gaitor loose but not insecure enough to reject at time of test

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

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 111,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 101,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 90,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 90,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 80,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,277 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

servo pipe repair

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,800 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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WD04 VFT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD04 VFT, 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 VFT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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