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SA04 EFW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 EFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,905 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,276 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Fail 16 Jul 2021 91,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded with 30cm of a suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,489 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,328 miles

spare wheel well badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,822 miles

nearside front lower balljoint has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls are starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2014 61,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 61,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

back box deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,991 miles

front brakes fluctuating

middle exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

rear box deteriating

Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes fluctuating

middle exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

rear box deteriating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,978 miles

n/s/f tyre wall gouged

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,565 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,944 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,331 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 EFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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