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GN04 XWM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 XWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,645 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2022 117,595 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Nearside rear (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking Possibly Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 115,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drum Stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum Stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to Open Tailgate

Fail 19 Feb 2021 115,323 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Near side front (7.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Near side front rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Offside front rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,045 miles

Both fro t headlights only just have a beam pattern

Offside front tyre low on tread

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 110,921 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both fro t headlights only just have a beam pattern

Offside front tyre low on tread

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,145 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in offside steering

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,346 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Under trays damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2017 102,346 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Offside rear (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres low on tread

Under trays damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,955 miles

Rear ex/box rusty. Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,955 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear ex/box rusty. Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 83,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,211 miles

Front tyres have worn edges.

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

Rear shock absorber's dust protective kit is damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,324 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts not exposing cords

slight play in nearside front inner track arm

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers slighty deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,311 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 21,311 miles

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

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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GN04 XWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GN04 XWM, 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 GN04 XWM registered?

GN04 XWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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