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SL04 SDL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,084 mi
Last recorded106,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 SDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust poor

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,705 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,714 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,946 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,543 miles

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

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

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

Your own spare has now been fitted and suggest replace with new tyre soon.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,543 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)

Your own spare has now been fitted and suggest replace with new tyre soon.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,687 miles

front brake discs and pads close to limit

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushs

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 SDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL04 SDL registered?

SL04 SDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SL04 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 SDL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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