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WV04 FLP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 148,211 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 148,211 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside slightly perished on outer rubber surfaces (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer rim edge has minor damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated on upper edge (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged in upper & central areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 145,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside slightly perished on outer rubber surfaces (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer rim edge has minor damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated on upper edge (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged in upper & central areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 141,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating on top edge (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damage to upper & central areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 124,854 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,508 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from radiator bottom hose connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen central area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 112,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from radiator bottom hose connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to windscreen central area (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,257 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 103,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,578 miles

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

both front tyre tread depths worn low on inner edges

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,560 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,426 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,040 miles

Exhaust rear silencer casing corroding.

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 65,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,511 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,631 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,840 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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WV04 FLP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV04 FLP, 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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WV04 FLP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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