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SF04 NMB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,361 mi
Last recorded139,361 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 NMB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 139,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately incequar (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 139,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately incequar (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust corrded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRDED

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shoker covers insecure

o/s/f suspension arm bolt has no locking device

Pass 20 Dec 2011 100,037 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play on n/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,280 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front lower wish bone rear bushes worn

slight play on n/s/f steering arm

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,276 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,374 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 74,371 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside steering rack slight play

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear service brake

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,931 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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SF04 NMB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SF04 NMB, 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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SF04 NMB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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