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SV04 RYJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,064 mi
Last recorded87,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 RYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,671 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,642 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,759 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 77,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,853 miles

windscreen stongly advised damage in 2 places in zone b

Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,851 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

windscreen stongly advised damage in 2 places in zone b

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,152 miles

both front suspension bushes are worn and relaxed (knocking slightly when braking on roller test)

front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside faces

front reg plate deteriorating

slight bind at o/s rear brake

windscreen is chipped

Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front suspension bushes are worn and relaxed (knocking slightly when braking on roller test)

front brake discs are slightly corroded on inside faces

front reg plate deteriorating

slight bind at o/s rear brake

windscreen is chipped

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,490 miles

front brake discs are slightly rusty

front reg plate is slightly damaged

timing belt is 4 years old !!

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,456 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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SV04 RYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SV04 RYJ, 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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SV04 RYJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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