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SL04 VUS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,704 mi
Last recorded162,704 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VUS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front bulge at outer sidewall

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust center section bracket insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake disc shield missing

slight bind at o/s/f wheel when rotated.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake disc shield missing

o/s/f tyre: sidewalls deteriorated( cracks)

slight bind at o/s/f wheel when rotated.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,648 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 VUS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

SL04 VUS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is SL04 VUS safe to buy?

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