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SA04 HDV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,866 mi
Last recorded81,866 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,866 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,546 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 72,546 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Front 185/60x14 tyre perishing along the tread

Offside Front 185/60x14 tyre perishing along the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x14 on 2.5mm at parts and inner edge worn - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front 185/60x14 tyre perishing along the tread

Offside Front 185/60x14 tyre perishing along the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x14 on 2.5mm at parts and inner edge worn - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,411 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 56,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,194 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 54,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,783 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 50,783 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,181 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,181 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,784 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 HDV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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