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SH04 SDZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,661 mi
Last recorded135,661 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 SDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,010 miles

Central Lower 2 exhaust clamps midway of exhaust Badly corroded,

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside of tyre badly scrubbed out. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 129,007 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Lower 2 exhaust clamps midway of exhaust Badly corroded,

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside of tyre badly scrubbed out. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind,

Pass 30 May 2018 127,979 miles

Central Front Lower Advise 2 exhaust clamps at front on exhaust advanced corrosion,

Engine cover / under trays fitted time of test,

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 113,958 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 15 May 2015 101,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,494 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 78,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,827 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 61,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,780 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 SDZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SH04 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

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

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