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WR04 VPM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,225 mi
Last recorded121,225 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VPM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,225 miles

Nearside washer poor, but water still clearing screen

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 4 Feb 2025 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet weak.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge showing layers , rest of tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coolant level low

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge showing layers , rest of tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coolant level low

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,254 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,316 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,536 miles

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,990 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 58,916 miles

non standard return springs fitted to both rear brake calipers

osr and nsr tyres lightly perished

parking brake efforts near min requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 53,682 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 52,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2015 52,042 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,579 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,910 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,518 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 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR04 VPM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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