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SL04 XLP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,495 mi
Last recorded40,495 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 37,106 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2022 31,979 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded + coil spring mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,347 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front struts corroded

h/lamps poor

rear exhaust poor condition

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front under side of vehicle suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 28,689 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front under side of vehicle suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Rear slight scraping noise coming from wheel on rotation possible stone in pad investigation required

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,742 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps poor

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,775 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,770 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRE S ARE PERISHED IN TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,770 miles

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

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRE S ARE PERISHED IN TREAD AREA

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,441 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 24,441 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,553 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,085 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,914 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 XLP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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