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SC04 DMU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 DMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,483 miles

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

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

both outer sills rusty

front an rear subframes and suspension parts suface rust

Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,483 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills rusty

front an rear subframes and suspension parts suface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bottom arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bottom arm corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 95,558 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc facing worn threw (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc facing worn threw (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking onto floor from underside (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front bottom arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bottom arm corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,390 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and scrubbed on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs and pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,018 miles

both front brake discs scored and pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,003 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,232 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,730 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 83,744 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 69,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 52,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SC04 DMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 SC04 DMU, 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 SC04 DMU registered?

SC04 DMU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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