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FA04 XMG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Splitting DANGEROUS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,430 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 75,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,876 miles

2 x Rear Tyres badly Perished in Tread

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 64,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 x Rear Tyres badly Perished in Tread

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 31,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,119 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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FA04 XMG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA04 XMG, 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 FA04 XMG registered?

FA04 XMG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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