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SO04 PGF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 PGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,662 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover damaged

Offside Rear seat back has play

handbrake reserve high

Fail 13 Dec 2018 102,662 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover damaged

Offside Rear seat back has play

handbrake reserve high

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,036 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part also damaged (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded and front slightly leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,046 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,329 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,329 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,159 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 64,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,528 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 PGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO04 PGF, 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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SO04 PGF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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