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WR04 VPJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,854 mi
Last recorded162,854 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 162,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 140,730 miles

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,167 miles

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake appears overadjusted,caliper arms poor movement,front brake imbalance/distortion

headlamps discoloured

n/s wiper poor/split

n/s/r shock cover detached

unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s rack oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2017 127,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure on steering arm (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split on steering arm (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake appears overadjusted,caliper arms poor movement,front brake imbalance/distortion

headlamps discoloured

n/s wiper poor/split

n/s/r shock cover detached

unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s rack oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,436 miles

play in rack

Fail 6 Jan 2016 116,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear caliper lever sized

both front tyre worn on edges

play in rack

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded.

n/s+o/s rack arms play

n/s/r shock dust cover detached.

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/r caliper arm not returning fully,o/s handbrake low effort,handbrake travel.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,624 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,624 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both h/lamp aims reset on test

slight perishing of front tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,068 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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WR04 VPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR04 VPJ, 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 WR04 VPJ registered?

WR04 VPJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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