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SG04 EXZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 EXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 147,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s and o/s rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/s handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,889 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/s and o/s deterioted no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s and o/s rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/s handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,827 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,805 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 85,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,824 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 55,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,051 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,199 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,881 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,655 miles

front b/pads look low on inside

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,640 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 EXZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXZ, 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 SG04 EXZ registered?

SG04 EXZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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