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HV04 SMX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,594 mi
Last recorded137,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 SMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 137,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 137,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 136,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 133,492 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,898 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 131,898 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,621 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 129,621 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,855 miles

small blow front flexi exhaust section

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,877 miles

small blow front flexi exhaust joint

Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,971 miles

both rear tyres beginning to crack on edges of tread

n/s front outer cv gaitor smal split but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,185 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2011 95,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

kids seat fitted in rear

small cut on offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

kids seat fitted in rear

small cut on offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,738 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)

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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HV04 SMX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HV04 SMX, 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 HV04 SMX registered?

HV04 SMX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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