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PL04 SVT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,673 mi
Last recorded60,673 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 SVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,673 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reversing light Inoperative

Fail 5 Jan 2022 60,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reversing light Inoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reversing light Inoperative

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Jan 2021 56,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

rear reversing light Inoperative

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken at bottom of lamp

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot splitting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp broken at bottom of lamp

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot splitting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,833 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,122 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 36,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,033 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,314 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 29,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,143 miles

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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PL04 SVT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PL04 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

PL04 SVT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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