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SM04 EKV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 EKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,685 miles

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,722 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack ( sprayed with grease ) (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ( sprayed with grease ) (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,011 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,977 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 587,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,390 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,211 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,204 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,531 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 21,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EKV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKV, 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 EKV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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