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HN04 XGS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,678 mi
Last recorded182,678 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 XGS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 182,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 182,676 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Pass 1 May 2015 161,357 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

chip in windscreen

eml on

front brake discs rusty worn and pitted

rear brake discs rusty worn and pitted

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2015 161,355 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

chip in windscreen

eml on

front brake discs rusty worn and pitted

oil low

rear brake discs rusty worn and pitted

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 148,515 miles

all 4 brake discs wearing thin

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2014 148,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 brake discs wearing thin

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall

oil level low

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,095 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,081 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Slight play in steering rack

Slight screen damage

Underbody panels fitted

Belly pan fitted

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

Front and rear discs slightly worn

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,702 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear box heat shield loose

Slight play nearside of steering rack

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Belly pan fitted

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Rear box heat shield loose

Slight play nearside of steering rack

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 93,568 miles

Belly pan fitted

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight damage nearside front wheel

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 73,734 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,041 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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HN04 XGS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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