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SB04 WBE

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,496 mi
Last recorded87,496 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,689 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front head lamps slightly marked

rear exhaust silencer descaling

Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,796 miles

both headlamp lenses marked

Fail 26 Jul 2022 78,794 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses marked

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,695 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,773 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXIE UNIT + REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN = DE/SCALING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,451 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe descaling

Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe descaling

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,825 miles

Central Front EXHAUST FLEXI UNIT CORRODED

Front NUM/PLATE = CRACKS

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,825 miles

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

Central Front EXHAUST FLEXI UNIT CORRODED

Front NUM/PLATE = CRACKS

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 30 Jun 2016 56,175 miles

front exhaust flexi part deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe descaling

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe descaling

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,667 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,667 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,423 miles

centre exhaust clamps at sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,112 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DE/SCALING

Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,733 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 21 Jul 2009 26,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,700 miles

slight cracks on front registration plate

slight cuts on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

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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SB04 WBE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB04 WBE, 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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SB04 WBE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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