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2004 SKODA FABIA
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- Registration VR52FAB
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model FABIA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,520 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin coming adrift (6.1.2 (a))
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,813 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,745 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,178 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,178 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
14 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,524 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- n/s/r tyre tread getting slightly low - perishing in tread also
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- n/s/r tyre tread getting slightly low - perishing in tread also
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,360 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,492 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,595 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of perishing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of perishing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of perishing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of perishing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,814 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202623 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,286 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
18 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,976 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,169 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,147 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,981 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202621 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,505 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
27 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,044 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,618 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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VR52FAB was registered on 2004-03-12
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