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SL04 DLU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,683 mi
Last recorded80,683 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 DLU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,683 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,682 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both big bushes on bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,591 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexi exhaust deteriated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexi exhaust deteriated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,222 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,492 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,513 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,223 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,214 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,410 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,410 miles

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

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

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,591 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

slight travel on h/brake lever

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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SL04 DLU 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 77.8%.

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 SL04 DLU, 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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SL04 DLU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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