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CA04 XYF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,221 mi
Last recorded178,221 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 178,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019 178,221 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 157,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside mirror

offside mirror starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Apr 2018 157,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside mirror

offside mirror starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,791 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack end joint

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in n/s steering rack end joint

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,120 miles

N/s inner tie rod has play

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/s inner tie rod has play

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,695 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,276 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 1 May 2012 90,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 90,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,640 miles

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

fuel cap cover inop

hand brake will need adjusting soon

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,266 miles

engine undertray fitted

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded

service light on

Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,266 miles

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

service light on

engine undertray fitted

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,596 miles

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

both front washer jets faulty

fuel cap cover not locking

n/s front tyre starting to get low on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2008 41,061 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,830 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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CA04 XYF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CA04 XYF, 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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CA04 XYF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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