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SM04 VCL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 106,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sills corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlights deterioated

oil leak/s

Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,727 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front,[bauld inner edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion at o/s sill

drag at o/s/f brake

leak at n/s /f cv boot

leak at n/s steering rack boot

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 102,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front,[bauld inner edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion at o/s sill

drag at o/s/f brake

leak at n/s /f cv boot

leak at n/s steering rack boot

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,956 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlights deterioated

Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlights deterioated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

engine oil sump slightly damaged and corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside outer sill corroding

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine oil sump slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,045 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,795 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 73,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on with with side light (1.3.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,592 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak/s

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,289 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,289 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,308 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,439 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 VCL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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