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SG04 EXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,515 mi
Last recorded46,515 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 EXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,515 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 46,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,415 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 43,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LAMP ON IN DASH (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel LEVER TOO HIGH (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPERS FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISC CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,936 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,081 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,763 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 19,762 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,796 miles

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)

front exhaust at flexi corroded/leaking

rear exhaust at rear box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,668 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 9,029 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,863 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm.

front wiper blade wear indicators visible.

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 EXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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