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SM04 FLG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,619 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 130,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 126,700 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear outer sills corroded

tracel in handbrake levor

Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,592 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,818 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,935 miles

advanced corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,117 miles

Front subframe corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 98,117 miles

Front subframe corrosion

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 89,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,636 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight noise in steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2017 77,636 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight noise in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 67,571 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,328 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 46,328 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,430 miles

consol bushes split

Pass 26 May 2009 32,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,601 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,441 miles

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

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 FLG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

SM04 FLG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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