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SP04 FMA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,490 mi
Last recorded155,490 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 FMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 155,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 155,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 25 May 2012 139,947 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 139,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 122,866 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic trim

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 102,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 87,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,496 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,317 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 FMA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FMA, 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 SP04 FMA registered?

SP04 FMA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is SP04 FMA safe to buy?

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