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KX04 SWZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,440 mi
Last recorded184,440 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 SWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 184,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 184,440 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 172,007 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 172,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 157,137 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2018 157,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 146,437 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wipers split, clearing windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2017 146,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wipers split, clearing windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,785 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 138,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 133,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 126,335 miles

both rear indicator slightly discoloured

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

damage to front plate

damage to front windscreen

unrepairable puncture offside rear

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inidcators slightly discoloured

damage to front number plate

had to remove child seat to check rear belts due to the customer using the offside rear seat belt and clipping into nearside rear seatbelt stalk. seat has not been refitted

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 29 Aug 2013 122,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inidcators slightly discoloured

damage to front number plate

had to remove child seat to check rear belts due to the customer using the offside rear seat belt and clipping into nearside rear seatbelt stalk. seat has not been refitted

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 107,199 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,199 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,440 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,440 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,715 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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KX04 SWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KX04 SWZ, 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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KX04 SWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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