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WD04 VGJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,146 mi
Last recorded82,146 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 82,146 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both brake drum back plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2025 80,623 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Both outer sills damaged and corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Fail 24 Apr 2025 80,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Both outer sills damaged and corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,051 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2023
Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,454 miles

Both front headlamp beam images feint (reqs lenses restoring).

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

Oil leak, posibly from gearbox sump area.

Rear exhaust silencer badly rusted.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,454 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp beam images feint (reqs lenses restoring).

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

Oil leak, posibly from gearbox sump area.

Rear exhaust silencer badly rusted.

Pass 13 May 2019 61,843 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETERIORATING

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Slight deterioration on head lamp lenses

Pass 14 May 2018 59,767 miles

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

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

Slight deterioration on rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,683 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust section

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2014 50,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,866 miles

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

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

rear silencer casing getting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,477 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,676 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 VGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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