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M23 ARX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,280 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 60,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,920 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres misshaped tread pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,114 miles

Both headlight lenses faded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,538 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,027 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin though the wheel. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,463 miles

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

o/s/r disc corroded,pitted.

wipers poor.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,463 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc corroded,pitted.

wipers poor.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,529 miles

Both Front Brakes Binding.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,130 miles

o/s/f tyre wall is worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,305 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,935 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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M23 ARX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M23 ARX, 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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M23 ARX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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