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SM04 BVD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 BVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,015 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush weak and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,013 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush weak and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,383 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,147 miles

Advise exhaust centre and back box corroded outer skin.

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,861 miles

exhaust system

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,861 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

exhaust system

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BVD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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