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SE04 MWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,439 mi
Last recorded67,439 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 MWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 67,439 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 67,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 62,070 miles

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

play in both front suspension rear bushs

Fail 2 May 2017 62,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing multi plug not conected (3.4.2)

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

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

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

play in both front suspension rear bushs

Fail 10 Apr 2017 62,031 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect image not clear (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

front discs are corroded

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,657 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,225 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded/scored

Front brake discs have slight judder

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres below 3mm

Fail 14 Apr 2010 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres below 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 6,780 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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SE04 MWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE04 MWJ, 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 SE04 MWJ registered?

SE04 MWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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