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SG04 EEB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 EEB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,322 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,373 miles

o/s/f tyre edge wearing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 91,373 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre edge wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing low mot criteria and should be renewed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes getting tight

Pass 1 May 2015 83,507 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake check soon park performance low on n/s/r

advise wishbone bushes should be renewed before new tyres are fitted

Fail 1 May 2015 83,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake check soon park performance low on n/s/r

advise wishbone bushes should be renewed before new tyres are fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 79,847 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to both floor pans

Fail 1 May 2014 79,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers fitted to both floor pans

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,971 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 22,252 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,095 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,947 miles

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

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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SG04 EEB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG04 EEB, 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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SG04 EEB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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