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SP04 EGY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,637 mi
Last recorded116,637 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 EGY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,637 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 116,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 71,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,552 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 109,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 107,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 97,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section at sleeve (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,890 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2015 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 80,971 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering lamp on intermittantly

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Slight vibration from front brakes

Fail 19 May 2014 80,969 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Slight vibration from front brakes

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering lamp on intermittantly

Pass 13 May 2013 75,065 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has play.

nearside front track rod end has play.

Fail 13 May 2013 75,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has play.

nearside front track rod end has play.

Pass 15 May 2012 68,951 miles

play at nearside front anti roll bar drop link.

play at nearside front track rod end.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,641 miles

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

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

both front coil springs are deterioating.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 62,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both front coil springs are deterioating.

offside front wishbone;console bush seperating.

Pass 10 May 2010 57,573 miles

both front brake discs are corroding over braking surfaces.

nearside front wishbone;inner rear bush seperating.

Fail 10 May 2010 57,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs are corroding over braking surfaces.

nearside front wishbone;inner rear bush seperating.

Pass 15 May 2009 50,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

off siade rear tyre slightly age cracked

Fail 14 May 2009 50,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

off siade rear tyre slightly age cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 42,529 miles

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

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

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 13 May 2008 42,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 31,120 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 EGY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SP04 EGY, 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 EGY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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