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HN04 XGK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 XGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 115,671 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 3 May 2023 115,658 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,487 miles

Front both front head light lenses slight deteriorated

hand brake has travel

Fail 27 Apr 2021 97,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both front head light lenses slight deteriorated

hand brake has travel

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,548 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,722 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 62,660 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,877 miles

165/70r14

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

poor beam patterns both sides

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 47,223 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor beam patterns both sides

rear exhaust silencer surface corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 47,223 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

poor beam patterns both sides

rear exhaust silencer surface corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,203 miles

165/70 x 14 Nearside front tyre worn both edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,208 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,208 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,064 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight movement both front suspension lower wishbone rear (butterfly) bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,064 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight movement both front suspension lower wishbone rear (butterfly) bushes

Pass 1 May 2009 27,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,122 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,609 miles

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

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

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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HN04 XGK 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 69.6%.

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 HN04 XGK, 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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HN04 XGK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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