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SO04 UCP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,872 mi
Last recorded122,872 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UCP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 122,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 122,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 118,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 67,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust backbox cover skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 40,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 23 May 2011 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 7 May 2010 36,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box outer cover corroding/no leaks at present

rear washer inoprotive

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Fail 6 May 2010 36,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box outer cover corroding/no leaks at present

rear washer inoprotive

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Pass 4 May 2009 34,907 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 34,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ADVISE OSR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2008 32,411 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

ADVISE FRONT BRAKES BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 29,430 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 UCP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

SO04 UCP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SO04 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 UCP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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