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SL04 FGC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FGC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,316 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,889 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,034 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.92 (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,231 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaitor insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear silencer outer cover coming adrift

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front steering rack gaitor insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear silencer outer cover coming adrift

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,731 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement overheated (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,606 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,606 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)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/60/14 h

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,594 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/60/14 h

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,290 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,456 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,349 miles

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

slight cut on o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,349 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cut on o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,833 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,035 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 FGC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FGC, 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 FGC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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