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FG04 XZJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2014 74,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight smear from wipers

Fail 14 Dec 2014 74,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight smear from wipers

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,079 miles

both front lower wishbone / rear bushes have slight play (perishing)

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower wishbone / rear bushes have slight play (perishing)

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,481 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 front seat belts slow to return and slightly fluffy on edges

nearside front head light has condenstion in but beam pattern and aim ok

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,612 miles

both rear bump stops starting to wear.

Pass 5 May 2010 37,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,311 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,193 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 XZJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

FG04 XZJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 XZJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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