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SG04 SJJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 SJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,017 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake excess travel

Fail 11 Feb 2022 137,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake excess travel

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,685 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,941 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 28 Mar 2014 74,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,226 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 SJJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJJ, 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 SJJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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