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PL04 SVR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,049 mi
Last recorded34,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 34,049 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 34,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,288 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 29,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 25,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 24,399 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,215 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,670 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,272 miles

damage to n/s front wing/bumper, no sharp edges

slight resistance felt when rotating the o/s front wheel, ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,675 miles

damage to the n/s front wing

high level stop light in op

n/s front sub frame bush slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight resistance felt when spinning the o/s front wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,952 miles

body damage to n/s/f wing

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Jun 2016 21,943 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

body damage to n/s/f wing

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,917 miles

front subframe rear bushes slightly deteriated

high level stop light in op

n/s front wing and bumper damaged

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,644 miles

centre rear seat belt behind covers

front subframe rear bushes slightly deteriated

high level rear stop light in op

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,723 miles

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

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

all four tyres badly cracked (165/70R14T)

high level stop light inop

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 6,489 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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PL04 SVR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL04 SVR, 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 PL04 SVR registered?

PL04 SVR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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