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SM04 YEX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

186,402 mi
Last recorded186,402 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 186,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 186,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 161,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 161,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 132,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake calipers are red--rear calipers are green

front windscreen cracked outwith prescribed areas

Fail 18 May 2018 132,924 miles

Battery insecure no clamp fitted (1.9.1)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment handbrake lever stuck in on position (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake calipers are red--rear calipers are green

front windscreen cracked outwith prescribed areas

Pass 5 May 2017 122,233 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 122,233 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 120,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 120,704 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 120,693 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

oil leak at sump plug

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,194 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe leaking

front brake discs pitted and scored

front wiper blades torn and smearing

rear brake discs worn,pitted and scored

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,194 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe leaking

front brake discs pitted and scored

front wiper blades torn and smearing

rear brake discs worn,pitted and scored

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,593 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

drivers wiper slightly smearing

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front struttop mounts at spring mount metal to metal

Fail 20 Jul 2013 95,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front struttop mounts at spring mount metal to metal

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake feels rough in operation and needs adjusting

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,023 miles

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

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

handbrake feels rough in operation and needs adjusting

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,246 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 20,060 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 YEX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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