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SA04 EAG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,794 mi
Last recorded91,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 91,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,254 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 87,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 78,588 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 78,588 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2018 73,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 69,575 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 69,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe at flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding both rear brakes binding on after handbrake is applied and released (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 64,972 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 64,970 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 60,371 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,283 miles

Both front suspension bushes on rear of wishbone are worn but not split, may cause front tyre wear

Fail 7 May 2014 55,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front suspension bushes on rear of wishbone are worn but not split, may cause front tyre wear

Pass 23 May 2013 49,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 49,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs very corroded across braking surfaces

Pass 10 May 2012 43,751 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,538 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)

Pass 27 May 2010 34,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 24,834 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 18,409 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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SA04 EAG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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