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SG04 SME

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,008 mi
Last recorded253,008 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 253,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 240,964 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 224,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of general corrosion

Pass 25 May 2019 196,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 177,180 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2018 177,169 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Rear heatshield insecure

non standard exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2017 168,815 miles

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

Nearside screen large area damage not in drivers view of road

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 168,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside screen large area damage not in drivers view of road

eml on

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 158,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

screen has large area damage not in drivers view of road n/s

Pass 26 May 2015 155,231 miles

n/s/f tyre edges worn

non standard suspension fitted [ lowered ]

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

screen has large area damage n/s not in swept area or in drivers view of road

Fail 22 May 2015 155,203 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre edges worn

non standard suspension fitted [ lowered ]

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

screen has large area damage n/s not in swept area or in drivers view of road

Pass 17 May 2014 143,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 134,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 125,056 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 22 May 2012 125,056 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 24 May 2011 110,487 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 87,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror slightly deteriorated but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 14 May 2009 64,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 38,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 38,229 miles

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

Offside 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 SME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SME, 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 SME is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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