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FG04 SXK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,974 mi
Last recorded140,974 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 SXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 140,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sills both sides corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 127,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sills both sides corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,586 miles

Front Lower Arms corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Grinding noise front the rear when braking, brake drums on rear, shoes not visible for inspection. STRONG ADVISE!

Fail 28 Feb 2018 118,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Arms corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,798 miles

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,129 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside brake light dim

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,087 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,753 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,885 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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FG04 SXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG04 SXK, 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 FG04 SXK registered?

FG04 SXK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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