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SM04 NZU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 152,299 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,827 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,262 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 117,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,505 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Mar 2015 108,505 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,170 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 8 Apr 2013 94,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,179 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,179 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,010 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear side light to bright may be mistaken for a fog light.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,010 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NZU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

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

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