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SH04 NMV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,550 mi
Last recorded136,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 NMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 136,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 136,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

nearside front brake disc back plate insecure

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 136,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure needs a sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,990 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres close to legal limit

both sills corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

rear springs corroded

slight play at steering arms

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,310 miles

brake bind at both rear brakes

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,083 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

brake discs pitted

park brake has little reserve travel

slight corrosion t o underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 22 Jan 2020 127,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,205 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 119,279 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 93,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 72,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,904 miles

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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SH04 NMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH04 NMV, 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 SH04 NMV registered?

SH04 NMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is SH04 NMV safe to buy?

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