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RL04 SVK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 SVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 88,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,871 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 67,871 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,746 miles

both front headlights are deteriorating

front nearside link rod is worn

front number plate is cracked and will need attention

Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlights are deteriorating

front nearside link rod is worn

front number plate is cracked and will need attention

Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 55,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,351 miles

advise front discs getting corroded

advise rear tyres perished and cracking strong advise n/s/r has a nail in it also small cuts in both

Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,156 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,954 miles

advise front discs getting corroded

advise handbrake travel

strong advise front tyres on 2mm on the edges and close to the tread wear markers

strong advise n/s/r shock damp

Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,519 miles

Handbrake travel getting high.

N/S/R Shock slighlty damp.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 14,690 miles

damage to os and ns outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,830 miles

advise slight handbrake travel

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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RL04 SVK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RL04 SVK, 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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RL04 SVK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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