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SL04 FHE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,165 mi
Last recorded104,165 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,165 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 104,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,371 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,152 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,512 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,573 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 20 Mar 2008 31,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,058 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 FHE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

SL04 FHE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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