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SD04 RKN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,117 mi
Last recorded121,117 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 121,117 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2018 114,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2017 106,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 101,663 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2016 101,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported + Blowing (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2015 97,938 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 97,938 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 91,405 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 91,405 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f seat belt slow too retact

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,143 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f seat belt slow too retact

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,123 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,887 miles

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

passengers side seatbelt slow to retract (advise specialist repair)

rear wiper inop

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,074 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on fuel filter

front brake application slightly uneven.

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

passengers seat belt slow to retract.(advise specialist repair)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion on fuel filter

front brake application slightly uneven.

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

passengers seat belt slow to retract.(advise specialist repair)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,287 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,811 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bands.

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 RKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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