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SO04 LHW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,685 mi
Last recorded112,685 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 112,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,893 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,899 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,897 miles

Both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,060 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,322 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,719 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult

back box outer casing slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside dip beam dim

nearside stop light dim

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,740 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside headlight requires attention soon

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,919 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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SO04 LHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO04 LHW, 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 SO04 LHW registered?

SO04 LHW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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