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SM04 BVB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 BVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,891 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 73,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,431 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 47,431 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 36,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,150 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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SM04 BVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM04 BVB, 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 SM04 BVB registered?

SM04 BVB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is SM04 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 BVB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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