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SO04 UDH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,972 mi
Last recorded120,972 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UDH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 120,622 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,944 miles

Fuel filter damp but not leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel filter damp but not leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,625 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,309 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n.s.rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2015 84,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2015 84,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 74,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 74,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

complete exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake pads contaminated

nearside and offside front brakes binding on slightly

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 56,140 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,975 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,391 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 21,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UDH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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