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OW04 BYX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,369 mi
Last recorded92,369 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,763 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,387 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2013 62,137 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,734 miles

Both front tyres staring to crack on side walls

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,790 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,473 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 39,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,923 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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OW04 BYX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OW04 BYX, 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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What year was OW04 BYX registered?

OW04 BYX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is OW04 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 BYX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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