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SIW 1545

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,961 mi
Last recorded240,961 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1545
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 240,961 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Fail 8 Oct 2020 240,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 4 Sep 2019 240,650 miles

rear brake discs in rusty condition

slight clouding on both headlamp glass

Pass 16 Jul 2018 238,811 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

sat nav and hanging item removed from drivers view

Fail 16 Jul 2018 238,811 miles

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

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

sat nav and hanging item removed from drivers view

Pass 11 Jul 2017 215,508 miles

n/s front body skirt and valance damaged

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 195,176 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 195,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 173,478 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 173,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 157,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 140,255 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,486 miles

NSR Handbrake has substantially lower effort than the OSR but not deemed a failure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 124,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

NSR Handbrake has substantially lower effort than the OSR but not deemed a failure

Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,992 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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SIW 1545 is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SIW 1545, 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 SIW 1545 registered?

SIW 1545 is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is SIW 1545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 1545 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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