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YE04 VEX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,460 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 65,459 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter o/s/r (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,612 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 56,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,026 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded badly but system gas tight

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracked quite badly on sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,128 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin corroded badly

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres on 3.00mm and sidewalls cracked

rbt park brake efficiency 20% it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin corroded badly

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres on 3.00mm and sidewalls cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,744 miles

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)

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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YE04 VEX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE04 VEX, 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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YE04 VEX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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