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SL04 FFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,095 mi
Last recorded130,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 130,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 130,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 115,006 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,000 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,474 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing slightly low

rear wiper blade worn

slight shudder from nearside rear brake

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,474 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing slightly low

rear wiper blade worn

slight shudder from nearside rear brake

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,027 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,856 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,237 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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SL04 FFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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