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SD04 CUV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 CUV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 70,819 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 63,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,453 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 59,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,646 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 55,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust backbox outter skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 48,397 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,171 miles

oil leak at engine ( filter housing )rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.065 (7.3.D.3)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak at engine ( filter housing )rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 34,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,096 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,756 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 6,151 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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SD04 CUV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SD04 CUV, 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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SD04 CUV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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