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SL04 DMX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,771 mi
Last recorded54,771 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 DMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 50,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,706 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,706 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,266 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes debonded.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,500 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly sticky

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 DMX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SL04 DMX, 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 SL04 DMX registered?

SL04 DMX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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