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SO04 UCZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

194,471 mi
Last recorded194,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 194,471 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 194,461 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2025 186,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 180,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 180,374 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 172,929 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 172,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,479 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2021 155,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 117,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 57,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2010 48,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,720 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 35,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,111 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 UCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

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

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