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SC04 DNE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,891 mi
Last recorded105,891 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 DNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,891 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.7mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Fail 8 Apr 2026 105,891 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.7mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Pass 2 May 2025 89,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 69,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 49,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 21,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 21,434 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 21,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2019 21,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 20,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 20,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,277 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 19,277 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 17,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 17,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 15,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,122 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 10,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 7,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 7,496 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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SC04 DNE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 SC04 DNE, 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 DNE registered?

SC04 DNE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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