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SN04 EMP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,410 mi
Last recorded161,410 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EMP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 161,410 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges drivers door wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle body on full lock and suspension leg (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Anti roll bar moved to one side and now sitting on the body (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket seat fitted, height of seat can not be adjusted and sits low

Door handles not fitted but doors can be operated by using the cables

Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 150,273 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 150,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,479 miles

Front brake flexi insecure both sides

Fail 20 Nov 2018 129,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake flexi insecure both sides

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet above gearbox (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 106,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,728 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)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner tread

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,622 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,250 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,022 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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SN04 EMP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SN04 EMP, 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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SN04 EMP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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