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FG04 SXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,778 mi
Last recorded183,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 183,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 170,985 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 170,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 153,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 153,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,732 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on outer treads

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 135,647 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on outer treads

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 120,890 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Slight play to inner steering rack arm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light smashed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undershields fitted blocking view

Fail 28 Dec 2019 120,890 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Slight play to inner steering rack arm

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light smashed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undershields fitted blocking view

Pass 27 Dec 2018 103,912 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 85,779 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 85,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level close to minimum

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,706 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,138 miles

floor sections covered by panels

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,945 miles

floor sections covered by panels

n/side front tyre wearing badly on edges, also o/side front starting to wear

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,457 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 SXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FG04 SXL, 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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FG04 SXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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