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NU04 XLR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

206,219 mi
Last recorded206,219 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 XLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 206,219 miles

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

Front both sides drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 193,012 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 193,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 May 2018 193,010 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 May 2017 167,725 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension / steering / brakes - all parts and components - corroded - slight (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner worn outer - required soon (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - polished / replacement (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly ) (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering column top bearing slightly worn - slight ()

Fail 4 May 2017 167,725 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension / steering / brakes - all parts and components - corroded - slight (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working offside (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers and front all 3 required - worn (8.2.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner worn outer - required soon (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - polished / replacement (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly ) (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering column top bearing slightly worn - slight ()

registration plate insecure offside not supported correctly - advised screw + fittings correctly (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 152,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and catching exhaust

front number plate loose but not insecure

front wipers split but still clearing screen

spare tyre flat and illegal

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/r suspension rubber bumpstop split/fallen

Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 75,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 62,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever cover missing.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 46,364 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever cover missing.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 32,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,586 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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NU04 XLR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU04 XLR, 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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NU04 XLR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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