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SA04 EAC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 EAC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake flexi hoses corroded at metal ferrules & slightly deteriorated

brake servo pipe repaired

Fail 21 Aug 2018 49,807 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake flexi hoses corroded at metal ferrules & slightly deteriorated

brake servo pipe repaired

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlighs slight discoloured

brake servo pipe been repaired

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,220 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front abs wiring insicure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlighs slight discoloured

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre has a tread depth of 2mm

osr tyre is cracked between tread grooves

Fail 26 Aug 2015 35,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf tyre has a tread depth of 2mm

nsr tyre is cracked between tread grooves

osr tyre is cracked between tread grooves

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,667 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,295 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 28,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,726 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,378 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SA04 EAC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA04 EAC, 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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SA04 EAC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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