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GX04 XZW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 114,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 114,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,881 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 104,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,334 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,196 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,322 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTY

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,474 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,994 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,181 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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GX04 XZW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GX04 XZW, 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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GX04 XZW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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