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SP04 EFF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 102,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,893 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,974 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,906 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,649 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,652 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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SP04 EFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc 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 SP04 EFF, 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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SP04 EFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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