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SM04 FLH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FLH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,007 miles

Both front lower arm bushes fitted incorrectly but no play found during inspection

Exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges of tread and has cuts to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges of tread and has cuts to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of being hot (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 89,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and lamp deteriorated (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front lower arm bushes fitted incorrectly but no play found during inspection

Exhaust back box deteriorated and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges of tread and has cuts to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges of tread and has cuts to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of being hot (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,950 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,975 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,975 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,215 miles

rear sliencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

starter motor noisey

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,215 miles

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

rear sliencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

starter motor noisey

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,429 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake disc rusty

rear silencer slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,767 miles

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 59,767 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2010 55,729 miles

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to large plastic under tray's being fited

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,490 miles

unable to fully inspect under body of vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs rusty

unable to fully inspect under body of vehicle due to plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,748 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 FLH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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