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SL04 SVA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 91,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 91,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 80,503 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 76,634 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box outer skin breaking apart

Fail 1 Apr 2020 76,633 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both units (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box outer skin breaking apart

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,456 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

headlamp clouded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,114 miles

Both offside and nearside rear tyre valves perished

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,602 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,856 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 SVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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