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SG04 SMJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,766 mi
Last recorded112,766 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 SMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 112,766 miles

Both sides rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2025 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 95,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 95,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 88,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 83,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,489 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,155 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing and arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,376 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,903 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,022 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 17,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,985 miles

both main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted

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 SMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SMJ, 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 SMJ registered?

SG04 SMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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