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SC04 URD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,857 mi
Last recorded125,857 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 URD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,857 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (165/70r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,794 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (165/70r14) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 120,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML ON

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (165/70r14) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 114,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

centre exhaust baffles rattle

vehicle fitted with under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high pattern a bit vague (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

centre exhaust baffles rattle

vehicle fitted with under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1657014 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge misshaped and punctured 1657014

Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,904 miles

EML ON

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,865 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML ON

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

M;I;L ENG\MAN

Fail 3 Apr 2014 96,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

M;I;L ENG\MAN

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 114,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,530 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,558 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated,does not affect operation.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated,does not affect operation.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,247 miles

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

handbrake travel high,may require attention.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high,may require attention.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre edges 1.6 & 2mm.

o/s/r tyre edges 2mm.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,834 miles

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

o/s/f tyre edges 1.6 & 2mm.

o/s/r tyre edges 2mm.

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 URD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 URD, 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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SC04 URD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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