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SA04 EAP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 EAP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,130 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 105,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 101,822 miles

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,135 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 84,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,382 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,808 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SA04 EAP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EAP, 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 SA04 EAP registered?

SA04 EAP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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