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SM04 JKK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,958 mi
Last recorded246,958 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 JKK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 246,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 235,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

car undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2020 230,412 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2020 230,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2019 219,209 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2018 203,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 179,746 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 179,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 148,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,498 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 97,282 miles

off side front of vehicle damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front side repeater glass broken

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front of vehicle damaged

off side front side repeater glass broken

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,142 miles

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,551 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,551 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,643 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 JKK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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