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SK04 FRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 FRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AT FRONT BACK BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 52,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND GOING OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND GOING OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AT FRONT BACK BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,195 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 39,189 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 28,269 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high travel to parking brake

Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high travel to parking brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,297 miles

both front tyres wearing thin and perishing

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre lightlt perished

slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Pass 27 May 2010 11,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,608 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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SK04 FRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK04 FRS, 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 SK04 FRS registered?

SK04 FRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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