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SX04 EPE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 EPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,345 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED

BOTH HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED

BOTH HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,181 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust tail pipes in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust tail pipes in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,943 miles

Horn partially inoperative

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,609 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,608 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 41,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,340 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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SX04 EPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SX04 EPE, 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 SX04 EPE registered?

SX04 EPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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