2004 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · VE04 MGZ
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 115,366 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE04 MGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 115,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE04 MGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (VE04 MGZ) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VE04 MGZ Mileage History
- 07/07/2022104,064 mi
- 19/07/2023107,604 mi+3,540 mi
- 28/07/2023107,622 mi+18 mi
- 04/07/2024115,225 mi+7,603 mi
- 08/03/2025115,366 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 4,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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