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SA04 EFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 EFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,271 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fog lens crack (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of engine lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear upper shock casing / bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,881 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to center section join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2024 65,500 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to center section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front pipe to center pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit, worn outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 58,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front pipe to center pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit, worn outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,470 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 47,470 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,241 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2020 35,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn out completely on inner edge recommend urgent tyre change

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,321 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 27,314 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,183 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 EFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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